English Skills with Readings 7th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 101

Cross out the pretentious words in each sentence. Then substitute clear, simple language for the artificial words.
EXAMPLE
The manager reproached me for my tardiness.
The manager criticized me for being late.
1. One of Colleen's objectives in life is to accomplish a large family.
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2. Upon entering our residence, we detected smoke in the atmosphere.
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3. I am not apprehensive about the test, which encompasses five chapters of the book.
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