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james0929

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on: Jun 23, 2018
Which of the following statements is most clearly and concisely worded?
 
  A) It is with sincere gratitude for your endeavors in averting a crisis that I send you this message.
  B) Thank you for your help on this difficult assignment.
  C) My gratefulness is boundless at your exertions in this.
  D) I am eternally thankful for your efforts when the chips were down.
  E) Mere thanks seem inadequate to convey what I feel for your help.

Question 2

Which of the following examples includes redundancies?
 
  A) Past experience
  B) Unprecedented progress
  C) Considerable change
  D) Adverse effect
  E) Pleasant surprise


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Sierray

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) The purpose of business writing is to express meaning as quickly and simply as possible rather than impress people with vocabulary. Remember to keep it simple.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Past as a leading word is superfluous, unnecessarily repeating the idea of the word experience that follows.


james0929

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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Gracias!

frankwu0507

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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