Question

Rewrite the following four sentences to be more concise. Remember, don't lose any meaning, just state the meaning more concisely:

My mother was annoyed because of the fact that I arrived late.

I have found Mark to be the most vicious gossip I know.

During the time in which Maria wrote the conclusion, the secretary finished typing.

With regard to the memo you sent me, I am of the opinion that we should inform our employees of the new policy quickly.

Answer 1

1) My mother was annoyed I arrived late.

2) Mark is a vicious gossiper.

3) As Maria wrote the conclusion, the secretary finished typing.

4) We should inform our employees of the new policy quickly.

Step-by-step explanation:

I just made the sentences more straight-to-the-point and took away words that were adding no meaning such as "because of the fact that" and "during the time in which".