Question

First and foremost, I would like to thank you all for your ability to think outside the box. While it is easier said than done, you all fit the bill and remain true to form by creating marketing campaigns that pass with flying colors. As we move on to the next assignment as quick as a flash, remember that despite the turnaround speed of our projects, we can’t afford to shoot from the hip. We must stand our ground and remain the exception to the rule, producing promotions that are better than new and good to go. Last but not least, please save the date for our annual company BBQ on May 23.

Which of the following are clichés included in the preceding message? Check all that apply.

A. Stand our ground
B. The exception to the rule
C. First and foremost
D. Producing promotions
E. Better than new
F. True to form
G. Fit the bill
H. Easier said than done
I. Last but not least

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer:

First question: Following words come under the cliché:

a. Better than new

b. Save the date

c. Fit the bill

d. The exception to the rule

e. True to form

Second Question:

A clear message should have these three attributes : Accurate, Brevity and Clarity

by this rule the second revision looks more clear.

The Johnson folder contains confidential information, It should be seen only by accounting department.

This message gives very clear instruction to all who are going to deal with this folder.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. The exception to the rule

C. First and foremost

E. Better than new

G. Fit the bill

H. Easier said than done

I. Last but not least

Explanation:

Cliché is the colloquial term used to represent a phrase or a situation, a statement that has already been said exhaustively. These phrases were repeated so many times that they became a buzzword, something common, predictable, repeated and commonplace.

Basically, to find out which clichés are written in the text above, you just need to understand which expressions you heard a million times in your daily life. These expressions are:

• The exception to the rule
• First and foremost
• Better than new
• Fit the bill
• Easier said than done
• Last but not least