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Karen · 05-11-2006, 09:36 AM

Allow me to give you many vague statements using standard english and rewritten in e-prime. Writing in e-prime also means to eliminate words that have no specifics. Enjoy, Karen

1. He is handsome.

Ali depicts the characteristics of Tom Cruise, tall and fair.

2 She was the smartest person in our class.

Asma maintained first position throughout her school years.

3 He is a dog hater.

Imran dislikes dogs barking.

4. She has been there.

Laura bush visited Pakistan on October 9th, 2005

5. It is true

Did you confirm the earthquake-hit defence, last night?

6. You are wrong

I believe you did not get all the facts. Your opinion doesn’t coincide with mine.

7. She is untalented

She lacks the skills to perform the sales job.

8. I am the best

Out of 24 students taking the IBA training, I topped the class.

9. There is no one like me

According to my boss, my detailed research has no comparison.

10. Time is on my side

I got the job before I passed the final exams.
My youth allows me to take time to consider my alternatives before marriage.

11. Can you be my partner?

Tonight, would you marry me?

12. Why are you angry?

Can you please tell me the reason for your aggressive behavior?

13. This is terrible food.

I found this evenings Biryani tastes too salty.

14. Your handwriting is terrible

I can barely read your handwriting, the height of your words stand no taller than a tenth of a centimeter.

15. are you going tonight?

Tonight, have you planned to visit the PAF parking lot?

16. You are the best

The committee declared you the face of the year.

17. They all were swimmers

On June 23, 2004, Imran’s group participated in the swimming competition.

18. We are going

Tonight, we will go out for dinner to Pizza Hut with Ali Abrar.

19. You are stupid.

You behaved stupidly when you took your sister’s book again after she told you not to ever touch her belongings.

20. This is a book

I call this a Book.

21. How is this possible?

Tell me, how can we financially structure the D.H.A deal.

22. Today is the day!

Today I got my articles correct.

23. What were you thinking!

How could you make an inaccurate statement to the IRS?

24. Your car is dirty!

Mud on your car makes your car look dirty.

25. When are you going to learn!

How many times do you plan to make this same error in Math?

26. He is small

Height wise, ‘A’ looks smaller than ‘B.

27. It is no use

We don’t use the printer in our office

28. You are wasting your breathe

No sense talking with her, she hold on to her own point of view.

29. Why are you sitting there?

Do you mind sitting next to me during English class?

30. When are you ever happy?

Have you ever smiled in your life?

31. How are you

How did you financially do today at work?

32. They are going to be champions!

There result shows that no one can beat them.

33. He will be the winner

His quick arm stroke and fast lift-off from the platform give him the advantage of becoming this years Sind Open winner.

34. This is the right way

Last month, our direct mail approach to meeting our sales gave us higher results than last months telephone sales.

35. This is it.

I have discovered how to teach math to young children.

36. Why is it like this?

Can you justify the similarity between DHA Golf Club Deal and Creek Club Deal?

37. Where are you going?

Let me know if you have any plan to go to the office.

38. Who is it?

With whom did you discuss the stock market?

39. Where is this place?

Do you know the exact location of Sidco Centre?

05-11-2006, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Karen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 198	Short statements rewritten in e-prime Allow me to give you many vague statements using standard english and rewritten in e-prime. Writing in e-prime also means to eliminate words that have no specifics. Enjoy, Karen 1. He is handsome. Ali depicts the characteristics of Tom Cruise, tall and fair. 2 She was the smartest person in our class. Asma maintained first position throughout her school years. 3 He is a dog hater. Imran dislikes dogs barking. 4. She has been there. Laura bush visited Pakistan on October 9th, 2005 5. It is true Did you confirm the earthquake-hit defence, last night? 6. You are wrong I believe you did not get all the facts. Your opinion doesn’t coincide with mine. 7. She is untalented She lacks the skills to perform the sales job. 8. I am the best Out of 24 students taking the IBA training, I topped the class. 9. There is no one like me According to my boss, my detailed research has no comparison. 10. Time is on my side I got the job before I passed the final exams. My youth allows me to take time to consider my alternatives before marriage. 11. Can you be my partner? Tonight, would you marry me? 12. Why are you angry? Can you please tell me the reason for your aggressive behavior? 13. This is terrible food. I found this evenings Biryani tastes too salty. 14. Your handwriting is terrible I can barely read your handwriting, the height of your words stand no taller than a tenth of a centimeter. 15. are you going tonight? Tonight, have you planned to visit the PAF parking lot? 16. You are the best The committee declared you the face of the year. 17. They all were swimmers On June 23, 2004, Imran’s group participated in the swimming competition. 18. We are going Tonight, we will go out for dinner to Pizza Hut with Ali Abrar. 19. You are stupid. You behaved stupidly when you took your sister’s book again after she told you not to ever touch her belongings. 20. This is a book I call this a Book. 21. How is this possible? Tell me, how can we financially structure the D.H.A deal. 22. Today is the day! Today I got my articles correct. 23. What were you thinking! How could you make an inaccurate statement to the IRS? 24. Your car is dirty! Mud on your car makes your car look dirty. 25. When are you going to learn! How many times do you plan to make this same error in Math? 26. He is small Height wise, ‘A’ looks smaller than ‘B. 27. It is no use We don’t use the printer in our office 28. You are wasting your breathe No sense talking with her, she hold on to her own point of view. 29. Why are you sitting there? Do you mind sitting next to me during English class? 30. When are you ever happy? Have you ever smiled in your life? 31. How are you How did you financially do today at work? 32. They are going to be champions! There result shows that no one can beat them. 33. He will be the winner His quick arm stroke and fast lift-off from the platform give him the advantage of becoming this years Sind Open winner. 34. This is the right way Last month, our direct mail approach to meeting our sales gave us higher results than last months telephone sales. 35. This is it. I have discovered how to teach math to young children. 36. Why is it like this? Can you justify the similarity between DHA Golf Club Deal and Creek Club Deal? 37. Where are you going? Let me know if you have any plan to go to the office. 38. Who is it? With whom did you discuss the stock market? 39. Where is this place? Do you know the exact location of Sidco Centre?