| NO | YES |
| abbreviate | cut |
| accommodate | hold/contain |
| alleviate | ease |
| anticipate | expect |
| approximately | about |
| assist | aid/help |
| circumvent | avoid |
| commence | begin/start |
| consequence | result |
| construct | build |
| currently | now |
| deceased | dead |
| difficult | hard |
| disparity | difference |
| donate | give |
| due to | because of |
| endeavour | try |
| fatality | death |
| frequently | often |
| however | but |
| immediately | at once |
| inquire | asked |
| intersection | corner |
| in the near future | soon |
| locate | find |
| majority | most |
| motorist | driver |
| numerous | many |
| obtain | get |
| occur | happen |
| passed away | died |
| prior to | before |
| proceed | go |
| purchase | buy |
| residence | home |
| residue | remainder/rest |
| respond | answer |
| stated/added/indicated | said |
| strive/attempt | try |
| substantial | big/large |
| sufficient | enough |
| terminate | end |
| utilise | use |
Simple words
It is essential to choose short, simple words for successful broadcasting and newswriting:
