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Due to the fact that we are understaffed at the present time,
Linda has a good chance of being hired.

Since we are understaffed, Linda has a good chance of being

hired.

Practice 25-4 Eliminating

Wordiness

Rewrite the sentences to eliminate wordiness.

1. During the solar eclipse of the sun, the light outside seemed

blue in color.

2. In my opinion, we as people often make judgments based on

first impressions.

3. The form basically asked us to write down the annual salary

that we receive each year.

4. In point of fact, the key to success in today’s society is a good

education.

5. I found it hard to get up at 6:00 A.M. in the morning due to the

fact that I had studied until midnight.