Revise the following sentences to eliminate flabby expressions.

a. We cannot complete the construction at this point in time due to the fact that building costs have jumped at a considerable rate.
b. In the normal course of events, we would seek additional funding; however, in view of the fact that rates have increased, we cannot.
c. In very few cases has it been advisable for us to borrow money for a period of 90 or fewer days.
d. In as much as our sales are increasing in a gradual manner, we might seek a loan in the amount of $50,000.
e. Despite the fact that we have had no response to our bid, we are still available in the event that you wish to proceed with your building project.

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Parrain Parrain · Answer 1 · 2021-03-25T02:24:43+01:00

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Flabby expressions refers to the use of extra words in a sentence/ statement that do not add any meaning but can make the statement unclear.

The revised sentences are:

a. We cannot complete the construction now because building costs have jumped considerably.

b. Normally, we would seek additional funding; however, with the increase in rates, we cannot.

c. Borrowing money for a period of 90 days or less has only been advisable in very few cases.

d. Even though sales are gradually increasing, we might still seek a loan of $50,000.

e. We received no response to our bid however, we are still available in the event that you wish to proceed with your building project.