Omit unnecessary words (“of,” “to,” “on,’ and other prepositions)

Matching exercise

Items on the left (with unnecessary prepositions); Items on the right (simpler words)
a number of
a sufficient number of
at this point in time
is able to
on a monthly basis
on the ground that
an amount of X
be responsible for
in order to
by means of
in the event that
until such time
during such time
in view of the fact
on the part of
subsequent to
under the provisions of
with a view to
in respect of

 

Better English for everyoneQuiz created by Atty. Gerry T. Galacio, Better English for everyone; available interactive exercises are (1) reviewers on legalese and their Plain English / Plain Language equivalents, (2) quizzes on avoiding big words, legalese, and jargon, (3) quizzes on avoiding redundancies, and (4) Before and After examples. Please read Plain Language / Plain English for government offices and private companies (definitions, principles, measurable benefits, countries that have adopted Plain Language, etc.)