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Proofread the following memo. Use revision symbols to indicatemisspelled and misused words as well as errors in words thatshould be written as one word or as two words. Use a thesaurus toselect an appropriate synonym for noncompulsory in the third para-graph and for brochures in the fourth paragraph.

MEMO TO: Alan Wilson, Web Page Manager

FROM: Patricia Connor, Human Resource Coordinator

DATE: . October 5, <YEAR>

SUBJECT: Fringe Benefits

As a new associate, you are now illegible for most of the fringebenefits offe~d by our co~any. Youwill be pleased to knowthat you will not have a ~in your health plan coverageduring your employment transition.

Jnsurance..Your life asstll:anee plan is now in affect, and your retirement

Ol'le..plan will begin after you have been employed for Vlbn year. Totake advantage of our retirement plan, you must make a contri-bution of up to five percent of your salary. Your contributions willbe matched by the company. Most associates take advantage ofthe five percent maximum.

~'* -Q<+ru..' '.You maYbe interested in enrolling in ~ry coverage atyour own expense. We have arranged for dental and vision insur-ance premiums tolbe deducted from your check.

€-; hW!&Q\.L-!~Within the next two weeks, you will be reciffling broWttt:res thatexplain each of these benefits in detail. Mter you have had anopportunity to read the information provided, please let"fe knowif I can help you with your fringe benefit selection in anyway.

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Valerie,

Upon the advi~ of my doctor, I will not be fn;o'~ork today because she belites that I mayha'% pneumonia. Dr. Moreno has scheduled several tests for me today.

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After getting the results of these tests, I will call and let you know my status. My doctor saysthat it may be somE[}hing else, but she cannot make a definite diagnosis until after the tests.

Please review my appointment calendar and cancel my appointments for to"tiay. Also, willyou be respons~le for making the regular bank deposit at 4:30 p.m. -; v'

\ 0..Thanks for you assistpnce.

E-mail messages, though often quite informal, should be correct.Proofread the following two e-mail messages. Use appropriate revi-sion symbols to mark misspelled and misused words as well as er-rors in words that should be written as one word or as two words.

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Subject: IYour Absence from Work

r.tM"1 sorry to h&e' about your health problem. I'm happy to take care of your work concerns.

Ilof your appointments for today have been canceled. As you requested, I'll be handlJing

he bank deposit at 4:30 p.m.\CJ1O'fJ,",Ul.

Please let me J:io if their is anf hing else that I can do for you.

Valerie

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Application 2.CProofread the following letter written to a client of Aetna RealtyServices. Use revision symbols to correct any spelling or wordusage errors as well as other types of errors.

2058 W. Cambridge Drive, Eugene, OR 97403-2058Phone: 541-555-7325 / FAX:541-555-7337

November 13, <YEAR>

Ms. Angela FosterBuilding SuperintendentQuality Insurance, Inc.906 Treemont Drive, Suite 15Eugene, OR 97404

Dear Ms. Foster:SOt"'lL

As you know, our company ~he process of having sunriepairs done to theentrance and loading dock of your building. Please be adviC'ed that during the next fewwe~s we will have contractors working in these areas during regular business hours.The work to be done will include repairing cement and installing an awning. We willalso have suifnumbers painted on the loading dock doors. , ;>, .Thest upgrades will cause minimal disruptions to your business. Thank you for yourpat~ce and cooperation. Please contact me should you have any questions orconcerns.

Sincerely,

Marilyn O'Neal Y'

Managment Services Coordi'fltor

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A brochure listing all of our activities is enclosed. Our van can meet your plane and bring you directly to ourf.'lliV'''Iranch. Please make your reservations early because we are feelliifi up fast for the summer months. Please call

us at ].800.555.3892 to make your reservations.

Dear Mr. Taylor:

~2315 Ranchero Road, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82009.1523

[email protected]

\a..-aCl.&Thank you so much for your interest in visiting Cowboy Dave's Dude Ranch. We have a lxfard'spectrum ofactivities that your family will enjoy.

-\-r1>-ilSGuests may choose from three levels of horseback riding mgls: beginning. intermediate. and advanced. Eachof these trails is supervised. and, instruction is provided as needed. As a special tpleat for children, we offerpony rides and a visit to our dli1y farm where they can milk the cows. At night. you may want to sit aroundthe campfire and sing traditional ballads and folk songs as w'lil as listen to~ost stories about haunted--;:aves.You may also choose to relax in your log cabin.

Mr. David Taylor126 Ashley DriveLolAngeles, OOOO~3

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Sincerely.

David NicholsOwner/Operator

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Proofread the following draft of a letter to be sent to a prospectiveguest of Cowboy Dave's Dude Ranch. Use revision symbols to indicateany spelling or word usage errors as well as other types of errors.