In constructing sentences for an oral presentation, it is best to favor __________.

A. long over short sentences
B. indirect over direct sentences
C. positive over negative sentences
D. passive over active sentences

Answer: C

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Gretchen decides to join a study group. She attends the group for the first time and arrives about 10 minutes early for the meeting. She is surprised to see that no other group members have arrived

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