Question

1. read the sentence. the ratio of personnel to workstations is unbalanced in light of the current space requirements. this sentence is an example of ____.

○ denotation
○ connotation
○ inflated language
○ euphemism

Explanation:

The sentence uses overly formal, wordy phrasing ("ratio of personnel to workstations is unbalanced in light of the current space requirements") that could be simplified (e.g., "We have too many staff for the available workstations/space"). This is characteristic of inflated language, which uses unnecessarily complex terms instead of plain speech. Denotation refers to literal meaning, connotation refers to implied meaning, and euphemism is a polite substitute for an uncomfortable term—none of these apply here.

Answer:

○ inflated language