(1) I am planning a two-day business writing workshop for professionals in your area.
(2) Therefore, I am writing to request information about prices and availability of meeting rooms at your hotel. (3) Please send me your answer as soon as possible.
(4) This workshop will be held on September 26 and 27, 2019. (5) I expect 25 participants and will use a U-shaped table setup. (6) I have chosen San Diego for this project because it is my favorite city.
(7) Please apprise me of any possible discounts or package deals available at the Marriott.
(8) Can a price list for catering services be provided? (9) Also, can audiovisual equipment be rented from the hotel? (10) Finally, can you send me information about entertainment and recreation options there?
Question 1 - How many expletives does the message contain?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Question 2 -How many state-of-being verbs does the message contain?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer 1: there are 2 expletives. The answer is option c because Expletives are word or phrases which are normally used to fill out a sentence or just to make a rhythm. Accordibgly, the 2 expletives are :
"I have chosen San Diego for this project because it is my favorite city." and
"Finally, can you send me information about entertainment and recreation options there?"
Answer 2: A state-of-being verb identifies who or what a noun is, was, or will be. So the answer is C i.e. 2 state of being verb. the 2 phrases are :
"I expect 25 participants and will use a U-shaped table setup"
"I have chosen San Diego for this project because it is my favorite city."
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