Sentences are often too wordy slowing down the reader. Delete unnecessary words in each of the following sentences to make them more concise.
1. The grain elevators were flattened by the tornadoes.
2. There were many peaceful demonstrations following the execution.
3. Hector hopes to get many hours of overtime work. He assembles cars at the local General Motors plant. The General Motors plant has just been awarded two large government contracts.
4. We reviewed the basic and fundamental principles of public speaking.
5. The supermarket where people buy their groceries extended its hours.
6. The area of linguistics attracts researchers from many disciplines.
7. In my opinion, the orchestra performed really well.
8. We were late on account of the fact that the bus broke down.
9. Professor Trent had an effect upon my decision to major in anthropology.
10. We just hired two people who have a complete knowledge of personal computers.
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