Appendix C: Replacing wordy expressions
Wordy phrase |
Simpler alternative |
Wordy phrase |
Simpler alternative |
| are advised to | should | in order to | to |
| are required to | must | in regard to | about |
| are responsible to | must | in relation to | about |
| assist with | help | in the event that | if |
| at the present time | now | no later than | by |
| be accompanied by (documents) | include | on behalf of | for |
| consult with | ask | pertaining to | about |
| due to the fact that | because | prior to | before |
| during the period | during | provided that | if |
| in a timely manner | on time | subsequent to | after |
| in case of | if | the means by which | the way |
| in order that | so | until such time as | until |
