Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity.
2 Let’s have a discussion of the essay you read for homework.
3 Khaya finally came to the realization that she preferred research to teaching.
4 A key step toward losing weight is to make a reduction in the amount of food you consume.
5 A supercilious manager rarely contributes to a felicitous workplace.
6 Recommendations are being made by the faculty for the honor society.
7 Colin filled out his application to work part-time during the holidays.
8 We should give serious consideration to the possibility of traveling to China this summer.
9 The president has every intention of hearing both viewpoints.
10 Before finalizing the meeting, the chair of the group offered a plethora of ideas.
11 Before Derrell made a serious purchase, such as a car, he made a study of the competition.
12 Many benefits accrue from residing in a heterogeneous community.
13 The press release gave an explanation for the senator’s stance on homeland security.
14 A recalcitrant attitude has resulted from too many of our colleagues becoming mired in quotidian concerns.
15 Maya has a lot of sympathy for students who experience test anxiety.
2 Let’s have a discussion of the essay you read for homework.
3 Khaya finally came to the realization that she preferred research to teaching.
4 A key step toward losing weight is to make a reduction in the amount of food you consume.
5 A supercilious manager rarely contributes to a felicitous workplace.
6 Recommendations are being made by the faculty for the honor society.
7 Colin filled out his application to work part-time during the holidays.
8 We should give serious consideration to the possibility of traveling to China this summer.
9 The president has every intention of hearing both viewpoints.
10 Before finalizing the meeting, the chair of the group offered a plethora of ideas.
11 Before Derrell made a serious purchase, such as a car, he made a study of the competition.
12 Many benefits accrue from residing in a heterogeneous community.
13 The press release gave an explanation for the senator’s stance on homeland security.
14 A recalcitrant attitude has resulted from too many of our colleagues becoming mired in quotidian concerns.
15 Maya has a lot of sympathy for students who experience test anxiety.
