Sentences are the building blocks that enable the creation of great writing. When proper sentence structure is mastered, the tools are available to make both sentences and writing better. Long sentences filled with detailed description can become ambiguous, cumbersome and clumsy. Therefore, they do not always serve the goal of effective communication. The key to writing better sentences is simplicity. Clear, concise writing is the best tool for ensuring complete understanding of the message being conveyed.
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Consider the audience. Ask questions before you write: What needs to be conveyed?
What words will express the message most effectively? Will imagery make the message clearer? Is the image new enough to be effective?
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Follow the structure of subject, verb, object, manner, place and time.
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Edit your writing for grammatical mistakes manually as well as using the automated spelling checker.
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Read what you have written aloud.
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Give your work to someone else to check.