Which edits would make this notice more concise without changing its meaning? “The final outcome is that the workshop will meet at noon. At this point in time, registration is open. The workshop will be held in the north room.” Select all that apply.
AReplace “The final outcome is that” with “The result is that.”✓ Correct
The shorter phrase preserves the stated result.
BReplace “At this point in time” with “Now.”✓ Correct
“Now” conveys the same time reference more directly.
CReplace “noon” with “morning.”✗ Incorrect
This alters the stated meeting time.
DDelete the sentence identifying the room.✗ Incorrect
This removes the location.
EReplace “registration is open” with “registration is closed.”✗ Incorrect
This reverses the registration status.
Answer
A. Replace “The final outcome is that” with “The result is that.” · B. Replace “At this point in time” with “Now.”
Rationale
The phrases “final outcome” and “at this point in time” contain wording that can be reduced. The other proposed changes remove or alter details.
RememberRemove repeated or inflated wording without changing the message.
Sources
Your Guide to (Source: CDC)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · License: CDC content (credit required) · Retrieved · Page 29
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