Revise these sentences to state their meaning in fewer words. Avoid passive voice, needless
repetition, and wordy phrases and clauses.

1.      He dropped out of school on account of the fact that it was necessary for him to help
support his family.



2.      It is expected that the new schedule will be announced by the bus company within the next
few days.


3.      There are many ways in which a student who is interested in meeting foreign students may
come to know one.



4.      It is very unusual to find someone who has never told a deliberate lie on purpose.


5.      Trouble is caused when people disobey rules that have been established for the safety of
all.



6.      A campus rally was attended by more than a thousand students. Five students were arrested
by campus police for disorderly conduct, while several others are charged by campus administrators
with organizing a public meeting without being issued a permit to do so.


7.      The subjects that are considered most important by students are those that have been shown
to be useful to them after graduation.



8.      In the not too distant future, college freshmen must all become aware of the fact that
there is a need for them to make contact with an academic adviser concerning the matter of a major.


9.      In our company there are wide-open opportunities for professional growth with a company
that enjoys an enviable record for stability in the dynamic atmosphere of aerospace technology.




10.  Some people believe in capital punishment, while other people are against it; there are many
opinions on this subject.


From the readings I did for the course on stress, I have found that there have been many studies
done to try to find the single most common cause of stress. Some stress scholars believe it is the
major life changes that provoke stress. Others believe it is the everyday hassles and annoyances of
life which bring about stress. Despite the conflicting viewpoints in the causality of stress, all
scholars agree that when stressful stimuli can be recognized and regulated early, there seems to be
less damaging effects on the body. At this point I have a confident feeling that I will be able to
locate good, current information on the questions of stress management, which I intend to research
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