Use short, simple words

Matching exercise

Items on the left (long, complex words); Items on the right (short, simple words)
accelerate
acquaint yourself with
aligned
ascertain
assemble
calculate
circumvent
complete
comply with
comprises
constitutes
contemplate
cumulative
deduct
defer
delete
designate
determine
disburse
discharge
disconnect
establish
exclude
expire
fabricate
implement
insert
participate
reimburse
represents
review, scrutinize

 

Better English for everyoneQuiz created by Atty. Gerry T. Galacio, Better English for everyone; also available reviewers on legalese and their Plain English / Plain Language equivalents. Please read Plain Language / Plain English for government offices and private companies (definitions, principles, measurable benefits, countries which have adopted Plain Language, before and after examples, etc.)