The words after each sentence indicate what is wrong with th

The words after each sentence indicate what is wrong with that particular sentence. Each question is worth one point, except where otherwise stated.

1. The conclusion ascertained from a perusal of pertinent data is that a lucrative market exists for the product-Unfamiliar words (2 points)

2. Company operations for the preceding accounting period terminated with a deficit- Unfamiliar words

3. A complete reorganization of the administration was effected by the president-Passive verb

4. Application of the mixture was accomplished-Camouflaged verb

5. We must bring about a reconciliation of our differences-Camouflaged verb

6. If a customer pays promptly, he is placed on our preferred list-Sexist

7. In the event that payment is not made by January, operations will cease-Cluttering phrase

8. It will be noted that the records of the past years show a steady increase in special appropriations-Surplus words

9. The department budget can be observed to be decreasing each new year-Roundabout construction.

10.Reference is made to your May 10 report in which you concluded that the warranty is worthless-Roundabout construction (2 points)

11.His performance was good enough to enable him to qualify for the promotion-Surplus words

12. The consensus of opinion is that the tax is unfair-Needless repetition

13. At the present time, we are conducting two clinics-Needless repetition

14. As a matter of interest, I am interested in your procedure-Needless repetition

15. Our production increased in January, and our equipment is wearing out-Unrelated idea (2 points)

16. Knowing she objected to the price was the reason we permitted her to return the goods-Mixed construction

17. Enclosed herewith is the brochure about which you made inquiry-Stiff & dull

18. I shall be most pleased to avail myself of your kind suggestion when and if prices decline-Stiff & dull

19. We cannot deliver until Friday-Negative

20. We regret to inform you that we must deny your request for credit-Negative

21. Smoking is not permitted anywhere except in the lobby-Negative (2 points)

22. Where is the new sushi bar to be located at? -Needless preposition

23. The machine operator made three resolutions: to be punctual, following instructions carefully, and the reduction of waste-Parallel construction (2 points)

24. The superintendent used to occasionally visit the area-Split Infinitive

25. The agreement will enable you to pay whichever is lower, 6 percent or $50-Ambiguous (2 points)

26. The officer captured the suspect even though he was unarmed-Vague

27. To function properly, you must oil the machine every hour-Dangling phrase

28. We have been quite tolerant of your past-due account and must now demand payment-We-Viewpoint (2 points)

29. Our territory is the western half of the state, and our salespeople cannot cover it thoroughly-Unrelated material

30. There are four rules that must be observed-Surplus words

31. The Executive Assistant to the Vice President is of the opinion that the tax was paid-Surplus words

32. We have not received your payment covering invoices covering June-July purchases-Unnecessary repetition

33. We must assemble together in the auditorium at 10: 30 AM in the morning-Needless repetition

34. My education was completed in 2008, and then I began work as a manager for Home Depot-Mixed construction (2 points)

35. Submitted herewith is your notification of our compliance with subject standards-Stiff & dull (2 points)

Solution

7. If payment is not made by January, operations will cease.

8. The records for the past year show a steady increase in special appropriations.

9. The department budget decreases each year.

10. Your May 10 report concluded that the warranty is worthless.

11. His performance was good enough to qualify him for the promotion.

12. The consensus is that the tax is unfair.

13. We are conducting two clinics.

14. I am interested in learning your procedure.

15. Even though our equipment is wearing out, our production increased in January.

16. Because we knew she objected to the price, we permitted her to return the goods.

17. Enclosed is the brochure you asked about.

18. I’ll gladly follow your suggestion if the price falls.

19. We can deliver Friday.

20. For the time being, we can serve you on a cash basis only.

21. Smoking is permitted in the lobby only.

22. Where is the new sushi bar to be located?

23. The machine operator made three resolutions: to be punctual, to follow instructions carefully, and to reduce waste.

24. The superintendent used to visit the area occasionally.

25. The agreement will enable you to pay 6 percent or $50, whichever is lower.

26. The officer captured the suspect even though the officer was unarmed.

27. If the equipment is to function properly, you must oil it every hour.

28. Your account is long past due, and you must make a payment now.

29. Our salespeople cannot cover the territory thoroughly.

30. Four rules should be observed.

31. The Vice President\'s assistant thinks the tax was paid.

32. We have not received your payment for your June-July purchases.

33. We must assemble in the auditorium at 10:30 AM.

34. When I finished school in 2008, I worked as a manager for Home Depot.

35. Attached is notification of our compliance with the standards.