Expendable Words or Circumlocution

Question 1

ap appreciable number of

Answer 1

many, several

Question 2

an increased [decreased] number of

Answer 2

more [fewer]

Question 3

as the result of

Answer 3

because

Question 4

at this [that] point in time

Answer 4

now [then]

Question 5

carry out

Answer 5

perform, conduct

Question 6

commented to the effect that

Answer 6

said, stated

Question 7

concerning the matter of

Answer 7

about

Question 8

despite the fact that

Answer 8

although

Question 9

draws to a close

Answer 9

ends

Question 10

due to the fact that

Answer 10

because, due to

Question 11

during the time that

Answer 11

while

Question 12

fall off

Answer 12

decline, decrease

Question 13

file a lawsuit against

Answer 13

sue

Question 14

has the opportunity to

Answer 14

can

Question 15

have an effect [impact] on

Answer 15

affect

Question 16

in a situation in which

Answer 16

if

Question 17

in close proximity to

Answer 17

near

Question 18

in light of the fact that

Answer 18

because

Question 19

in regards to, with regard to

Answer 19

about, regarding

Question 20

in terms of

Answer 20

in, of, for

Question 21

in the event that

Answer 21

if

Question 22

in the vicinity of

Answer 22

near

Question 23

in those areas where

Answer 23

where

Question 24

look after

Answer 24

watch, care for

Question 25

the majority of

Answer 25

most

Question 26

produce an inhibitory effect that

Answer 26

inhibit

Question 27

with the exception of

Answer 27

except