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REVISING SENTENCES:

16.Because they wanted to take advantage of the law of supply and demand, major soft-drink companies tested vending machines that raise prices in hot weather. 17.Thirsty consumers may think that variable pricing is unfair. They may also refuse to use the machine. 18.Aggressive advertisements can backfire; thats why marketing directors consider them carefully. 19.Although Pizza Hut is the countrys number one pizza chain, Dominos Pizza leads in deliveries. 20.About half of Pizza Huts 6,600 outlets make deliveries; the others concentrate on walk-in customers.

EMPHASIS:
21.Our dress code is good. 22.Adding $50,000 in advertising would double our sales. 23.The committee was unable to take action. 24.The primary motivation for advertising is loyalty to the product, although other purposes are also served. 25.Four candidates will be able to participate in an executive training seminar that we feel will provide a valuable learning experience. 26.December 30 is the deadline for applications for overseas assignments. 27.Our company profits decreased last quarter. 28.Although we welcome your cash business, we are unable to offer you credit at this time; but we will be happy to reconsider your application later. 29.He has many admirable qualities, but most important is his good judgment. 30.Three departments are involved: a) Legal b) Accounting

c) Distribution

ACTIVE-VOICE VERBS:
31.The manager gave the cheques to employees at 4 p.m. every Friday. 32.McDonalds tried new spices and cooking techniques to improve its hamburgers. 33.Employees who enrolled early in our stock option plan earned substantial sums of money. 34.We made a significant financial commitment to ensure that our customers take advantage of our discount pricing.

PASSIVE-VOICE VERBS:
35.Computational error has been made in the report. 36.Your order for 10 monitors cannot be shipped by us until June 15. 37.Warning was issued first regarding the use of this pesticide more than 15 months ago by Government. 38.You will be notified immediately by us if there will be any changes in your travel arrangements. 39.Cash refund cannot be allowed by us unless you provide a register receipt.

PARALLELISM:
40.Some guidelines for improving security at food facilities include inspecting incoming and outgoing vehicles, restriction of accessing to laboratories, preventing workers from bringing personal items into food-handling areas and inspection of packaging for signs of tampering. 41.Wendy Johnston, of the Red River office, will now supervise our Western Division and David Haskins, of our Ottawa office manager will now supervise Eastern Division. 42.Word processing software is used extensively in the fields of health care, insurance firms, entertainment industry and in banking by attorneys and secretaries.

43.If you have decided to cancel our services, please cut your card in half and returned to us. 44.We required more laboratory space, personnel and capital. 45.The application for a grant asks for this information that how much funds required for employees salaries and equipments and length of project. 46.To lease an automobile is more expensive than buy a one. 47.To use the copier meter, paper trays, number of copies, original sheet should be inserted.

SENTENCE UNITY:
48.To apply for early admission, we are receiving applications by October 1. 49.Because of Mrs. Harris family responsibilities, she is unable to travel extensively. 50.Identification passes showing the employees picture must be worn at all times in offices and production facilities. 51.The editor in chiefs rules were to be observed no matter how silly they seemed, by all staff members. 52.The business was started by two engineers who worked in a garage, which eventually grew into a million-dollar operation.

COHERENCE:
53.Our computerized file includes all customer data. First, it provides space for name, address and other vital information. Second, it has an area for comments. On the other hand, it comes in handy. However, it requires more time and careful keyboarding tough. 54.No one likes to turn out poor products. When we began highlighting recurring problems, consequently employees make a special effort to be more careful in doing their work right the first time. Therefore, it doesnt have to be returned to them for corrections. 55.Service was less than perfect for many months until we lacked certain intangibles. When we didnt have the customer-specific data that we needed

therefore we made the mistake of removing all localized, person-to-person coverage. Hence, we are returning to decentralized customer contacts.

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