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20 Words and Expressions That
Good Writers Avoid Name _________________
You can improve your writing by avoiding the following wordy expressions and poor
word choices.
1. And also. This expression is usually redundant.
2. And/or. Outside the legal field this expression is unnecessary. Use one word or the
other.
10. Etc. This abbreviation suggests that you could provide more examples but you don't
want to bother.
11. Firstly, secondly, thirdly. Instead of these adverbial forms, use first, second, and
third.
12. Get, got. Use more precise words to avoid the ugly and meaningless verbs get and
got.
Name ___________________________
Words and Expressions to Avoid
Revise the following sentences to avoid the poor expressions discussed here.
1. Many companies are limiting the use of personal cell phones in the workplace on
account of the jangle of beeps and tunes coming from them.
2. A total of 53 percent of employees said that they felt impatient and/or angry when a
coworker stops a conversation because of an incoming wireless call.
9. Equally as important is the safety issue, as per a recent report.
10. Being that employees are driving and conducting business while talking on cell
phones, employers are concerned.
11. The reason is because employers may be held liable when accidents occur.
12. It is not important as to whether the employee is using a personal cell phone.
Solutions
1. Many companies are limiting the use of personal cell phones in the workplace on
account because of the jangle of beeps and tunes coming from them.
7. Firstly First, cell phones in the workplace are noisy. Secondly, Second, they
disrupt the work environment. Thirdly, they reduce productivity and etc.
8. Employees are totally exasperated at coworkers who leave a cell phone
essentially blasting away unanswered.
9. Equally as important is the safety issue, as per according to a recent report.
