Questions: Exercise Locate the trite expressions and euphemisms in the following sentences and suggest alternatives. 1. He had once established a meaningful relationship with a member of the fair sex, but time flies, and she moved on to greener pastures. 2. When the senior citizen stepped into the street and began walking as slow as molasses, I had to stop my car on a dime to avoid an unfortunate incident. 3. Excessive ingestion can significantly increase adipose tissue 4. Mr. Abdul's immediate superior told him that his services would no longer be required. 5. Gina's hair is jet black, her skin is smooth as silk, and her evening gown fits her like a glove, but she doesn't hold a candle to my betrothed.

Certainly! Let's identify the trite expressions and euphemisms in each sentence and suggest alternatives.

1. Original Sentence: He had once established a meaningful relationship with a member of the fair sex, but time flies, and she moved on to greener pastures.

   • Trite Expressions and Euphemisms:
     • "a meaningful relationship"
     • "a member of the fair sex"
     • "time flies"
     • "moved on to greener pastures"
   • Alternatives:
     • "He had once formed a significant relationship with a woman, but as time passed, she pursued new opportunities."

2. Original Sentence: When the senior citizen stepped into the street and began walking as slow as molasses, I had to stop my car on a dime to avoid an unfortunate incident.

   • Trite Expressions and Euphemisms:
     • "senior citizen"
     • "as slow as molasses"
     • "stop my car on a dime"
   • Alternatives:
     • "When the elderly person stepped into the street and began walking very slowly, I had to stop my car abruptly to avoid an accident."

3. Original Sentence: Excessive ingestion can significantly increase adipose tissue.

   • Trite Expressions and Euphemisms:
     • "Excessive ingestion"
     • "adipose tissue"
   • Alternatives:
     • "Overeating can significantly increase body fat."

4. Original Sentence: Mr. Abdul's immediate superior told him that his services would no longer be required.

   • Trite Expressions and Euphemisms:
     • "his services would no longer be required"
   • Alternatives:
     • "Mr. Abdul's boss informed him that he was being let go."

5. Original Sentence: Gina's hair is jet black, her skin is smooth as silk, and her evening gown fits her like a glove, but she doesn't hold a candle to my betrothed.

   • Trite Expressions and Euphemisms:
     • "jet black"
     • "smooth as silk"
     • "fits her like a glove"
     • "doesn't hold a candle to"
   • Alternatives:
     • "Gina's hair is very dark, her skin is very smooth, and her evening gown fits her perfectly, but she cannot compare to my fiancée."