Question

Find alternate words and phrases. Some words and phrases that were at one time descriptive should be avoided if they are no longer commonly used or are less descriptive than other words. Other phrases are wordy and can be shortened without losing meaning. Find one or more alternate words or eliminate wordiness in each sentence

1. Schedule the server backup to begin at 3 a.m. in the morning.
2. Our staff has a number of employees out ill at the present time.
3. While you were on vacation, we found the document draft amongst your papers.
4. Dial the help desk's hotline telephone number.
5. We hope to film this webcast to include on our website.
6. Our users prefer Windows XP in view of the fact that they have years of experience with 7. Our help desk shall endeavor to improve its performance.
8. Why not surf the web to find a description of a backlit keyboard?
9. I plan to tape this podcast for later viewing.
10. Stay tuned to this blog for future announcements.​

Answer 1

Schedule the server backup to start at 3 a.m.

Our staff has several employees currently out sick.

While you were on vacation, we located the document draft among your papers.

Dial the help desk hotline number.