Name:_________________________Yr.

&Section:_________________ Date:___________

Read the given words and phrases and paraphrase each of these to follow the principle of
conciseness.

Changing Long Words to Short Words Changing Long Phrases to One Word
Long Word Short Word Long Phrase One Word
utilize In the event that
anticipate At this point in time
cooperate With regard to
indicate In the first place
initially
Is of the opinion that
presently
Due to the fact that
prohibit
Make revisions
inconvenience
Take into consideration
With the exception of
Make an adjustment of

Revise the following sentences. Clue: Make them shorter .

1. I will be calling you on May 31 to see if you have any questions at that time.
2. If I can be of any assistance to you in the evaluation of this proposal, please feel free to
give me a call.

3. I am of the opinion that Acme employees have too much work to do.
4. The company is in the process of trying to cut the cost of expenditures relating to the
waste of unused office supplies.

5. It is the company’s plan to take action to avoid problems with hazardous waste.