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4 When Paul Beard of BuildRite Construction Company eventually wrote the report to his
boss recommending a new office filing system, his secretary had to correct the style and tone
of the following sentences. How would you have rewritten these sentences?
a) You must examine the attached brochures.
b) I recommend that we install the XQ2 system immediately.
c) We've got to get rid of the present system.
d) The above-mentioned subject needs to be considered.
e) The undersigned is of the opinion that the XQ2 system is the one which we
ought to be giving serious consideration to for the purposes of purchasing from the
dealer who stocks them.
5 Connect the following ideas using suitable connectives:
a) Paulo is a very good worker.
Paulo has been in jail for the past six months.
b) The safety boots are well below standard.