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

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