A common stylistic fault is wordiness, using more words than necessary to express a simple thought. The following sentences contain often-heard expressions that contribute to a boring writing style. Edit the sentences to express them in fewer words.

1. As I Finished Reading the letter, I came to the realization that I had misinterpreted all his actions.

2. Their employer said three workers would be Laid off due to the fact that sales had declined.

3. At that point in time the Ship had Entered the most Dangerous part of the passage.

4. I want you to take my dog in the event that I must Remain hospitalized.

5. Regardless of the fact that we have been friends for Thirty Years, I must report this to the police.

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Solutions

1.
Original: As I finished reading the letter, I came to the realization that I had misinterpreted all his actions.
Correct : As I finished reading the letter, I realized that I had misinterpreted all his actions.

2.
Original: Their employer said three workers would be laid off due to the fact that sales had declined.
Correct : Their employer said three workers would be laid off because sales had declined.

3.
Original: At that point in time the ship had entered the most dangerous part of the passage.
Correct : Then the ship had entered the most dangerous part of the passage.

4.
Original: I want you to take my dog in the event that I must remain hospitalized.
Correct : I want you to take my dog if I must remain hospitalized.

5.
Original: Regardless of the fact that we have been friends for thirty years, I must report this to the police.
Correct : Although we have been friends for thirty years, I must report this to the police.

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