Rewrite the Following Sentences to Make Them More Direct

question 10

Essay

Rewrite the following sentences to make them more direct. Keep the meaning of the original.
a) Dehydration, it was decided by the committee, is the number one problem facing production workers working on the factory floor.
b) As of today, I have not received your application. Once I have received it, I can see about an interview.
c) Grade adjustments that become necessary after May 1 can only be made in consultation with the program chair.
d) It has been recently brought to my attention that readers, having read your report, have further questions.

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Definitions:

Generate Alternatives

The process of developing multiple options or solutions to a problem or situation.

Preferences

Individual tendencies or choices toward certain options over others, often based on values, beliefs, or personal tastes.

Z Problem-Solving Model

A decision-making framework that alternates between analytical and intuitive thinking strategies.

Nonpreferences

Choices or options that are less desirable or not preferred by an individual or group when making decisions.