Identify awkward or pretentious diction in the following sentences, and revise each sentence as necessary to improve clarity.
2 let’s have a discussion of the essay you read for homework.
3 khaya finally came to the realization that she preferred research to teaching.
4 a key step toward losing weight is to make a reduction in the amount of food you consume.
5 a supercilious manager rarely contributes to a felicitous workplace.
6 recommendations are being made by the faculty for the honor society.
7 colin filled out his application to work part-time during the holidays.
8 we should give serious consideration to the possibility of traveling to china this summer.
9 the president has every intention of hearing both viewpoints.
10 before finalizing the meeting, the chair of the group offered a plethora of ideas.
11 before derrell made a serious purchase, such as a car, he made a study of the competition.
12 many benefits accrue from residing in a heterogeneous community.
13 the press release gave an explanation for the senator’s stance on homeland security.
14 a recalcitrant attitude has resulted from too many of our colleagues becoming mired in quotidian concerns.
15 maya has a lot of sympathy for students who experience test anxiety.

2 Let’s have a discussion of the essay you read for homework.
2. Let's discuss the essay you read for homework.

3 Khaya finally came to the realization that she preferred research to teaching.
3. Khaya realized that she preferred researching over teaching.

4 A key step toward losing weight is to make a reduction in the amount of food you consume.
4. Reducing your food consumption is a key step to losing weight. 

5 A supercilious manager rarely contributes to a felicitous workplace.
5. Arrogant managers rarely contribute to the suitable workplace.

6 Recommendations are being made by the faculty for the honor society.
6. The faculty are making reccomendations for the honor society.

7 Colin filled out his application to work part-time during the holidays.
7. Colin applied to work part-time during the holidays.

8 We should give serious consideration to the possibility of traveling to China this summer.
8. Before travelling to China this summer, we must consider our possibilities. 

9 The president has every intention of hearing both viewpoints.
9. The President intends to hear both viewpoints.

10 Before finalizing the meeting, the chair of the group offered a plethora of ideas.
10. The Chair concluded the meeting by presenting his ideas.

11 Before Derrell made a serious purchase, such as a car, he made a study of the competition.
11. Derrell compiles research of other products before making a serious purchase.

12 Many benefits accrue from residing in a heterogeneous community.
12 Living in a diverse community can have many benefits.

13 The press release gave an explanation for the senator’s stance on homeland security.
13 The senator's homeland security policy was explained through a press release.

14 A recalcitrant attitude has resulted from too many of our colleagues becoming mired in quotidian concerns.
14 Many colleagues have become unruly through being over-absorbed by work issues.

15 Maya has a lot of sympathy for students who experience test anxiety.
15 Maya sympathizes for students experiencing test anxiety.