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Exercise 2

Wordsmith — correct the spelling for each word below and circle the best meaning.

1. Com-mince ____________

Finish • Start • Cement • With mints

2. Con-sence-us ____________

Gather • Disagreement • Agreement • Contentious

3. Cri-ter-ia ____________

Rules • Rule • Small insects • Temporary

4. Micro-manidge ____________

Test • Control in detail • Imagine • Delegate

5. E-loo-cidate ____________

Strategize • Analyze • Explain • Turn on

Tough Terminology — Write the correct letter for each word in the space to the left.

6. ____ Empathy a. Between compassion and pity

7. ____ Sympathy b. Deeply felt understanding

8. ____ Compassion c. Condescending understanding

9. ____ Pity d. Understanding another's feelings

10. ____ Commiseration e. General term—subsumes all others







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Misplaced Modifiers

Correct the following sentences so the reader will know what the modifier is referring to. You may have to fill in your own ideas where the intended meaning is not clear to you.

11. Marketing strategy alone will never solve the problem, if kept secret from the workers.

12. Thank you for the opportunity to subscribe to your newsletter on saving Lake Michigan, which I am enclosing in this envelope.

13. All products are held in a pending status, that have any chance of misalignment.

14. It is important to read the exact provisions of company policy regarding negotiations with foreign governments, which are enclosed herewith.

15. Considering the importance of OSHA requirements, the sign was prepared for posting in the main stamping and rolling room, regarding safety goggles.

16. Give the password to Jill and Sally, the one in the blue suit.

17. Pay the first invoice before the second one dated June 17th so the Aged Accounts Receivable Reports look favorable.

18. Expedite our order for 250 EIDP microswitches and 125 OKMP solenoids rated at 250 volts via express mail.

19. The passwords for payroll and human resources are checker and people.

20. Start the second project before the first one dated April 15th.


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