Avoid camouflaged words
1. it was my duty to make a determination of any damages.
2. Harold made a recommendation that we fire Mr. Schultz.
3. we will ask him to bring about a change in his work routine.
4. this new equipment will result in a savings in maintenance.
5. will you please make an adjustment on this invoice?
I'll be happy to check your answer. What do YOU THINK?
i don't see any help at all. can you please solve the first just as an example?
thanks anyway
sorry for the above comment, i'm really in a hurry.
i read my book and solve this exercise which is the easier from all the other
Camouflaged words refer to terms or phrases that are used to disguise or soften the true meaning of a statement. In order to avoid camouflaged words, it is important to grasp the underlying message and express it clearly. Here are the revised versions of the sentences you provided:
1. I had to assess and identify any damages.
Explanation: The objective is to convey the action of assessing damages directly without using the ambiguous term "make a determination."
2. Harold suggested that we terminate Mr. Schultz.
Explanation: The goal here is to state the recommendation more explicitly without using the softening term "made a recommendation."
3. We will request him to change his work routine.
Explanation: The intention is to clearly express the need for a change in his work routine without hiding it behind the phrase "bring about a change."
4. This new equipment will save maintenance costs.
Explanation: The aim is to clearly state that the new equipment will lead to a reduction in maintenance expenses, eliminating the ambiguous term "result in a savings."
5. Could you please modify this invoice?
Explanation: The objective is to directly ask for adjusting the invoice without using the less direct phrase "make an adjustment."
By eliminating any ambiguous or camouflaged words, these revised sentences convey the intended message more directly and clearly.