Cynthia’s all-white living room is a little dull.  If it were my house, I’d complement it with some colorful pillows and pictures.  

My grandfather believes his 22-year-old finacee loves him, but the disparity in their ages makes it seem more likely that she loves his money.  

My parents haven’t said what they think of my new boyfriend, buy since they are silent, my inference is that they dislike him. 

Gina was so anxious to impress her college friends that she pretended to have a boyfriend at Harvard.  The guy she fabricated was rich, intelligent, and spoke five foreign languages.  

Vicky always misconstues my compliments, somehow finding an insult in every comment I intend to be encouraging.  

When it comes to work, Marco is the antithesis of Lee.  Marco is ambitious and finds work challenging, while Less tries to wriggle out of work whenever possible.  

Bookkeepers and accountants must be fastidious.  Overlooking even one little detail can cause problems in their work.  

Obviously, some people enjoy reading about heinous, crimes.  Books about murders are often best-sellers, and the more gruesome the crime, the better the book sells.  

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Which of the following is considered a critical first stage in scope management?