Essentials of Business Communication 8th Edition by Mary Ellen Guffey

Exercise 42

Adjectives and Adverbs
Review Sections 1.16 and 1.17 of the Grammar/Mechanics Handbook. Then study each of the following statements. Underscore any inappropriate forms. In the space provided write the correct form (or C if correct) and the number of the G/M principle illustrated. You may need to consult your dictionary for current practice regarding some compound adjectives. When you finish, compare your responses with those provided at the end of the book. If your answers differ, carefully study the principles in parentheses.
Example Most of our seven year old equipment is still working.
1. Our newly redecorated offices featured state of the art equipment.
2. Contractors may submit only work related expenses.
3. All applicants will be treated equal in the hiring process.
4. Many applicants submitted there résumés by e-mail,
5. Vice President Wilson said that we only had five days to finish the proposal.
6. We tried to make a point by point comparison of the programs.
7. Tyler and Joanna said that they're planning to start there own business next year.
8. Trevor made a spur of the moment decision regarding the equipment.
9. Not all decisions that are made on the spur of the moment turn out badly.
10. The committee offered a well thought out plan to revamp online registration.
11. You must complete a change of address form when you move.
12. Each decision will be made on a case by case basis.
13. I could be more efficient if my printer were more nearer my computer.
14. If you reject her offer to help, Kristen will feel badly.
15. The truck's engine is running smooth after its tune-up.