“What, precisely, does the subject do?”Ģ0 The zombies believed that the vampires would destroy their village.Ģ1 There would seem to be no way to avoid the vampires.Ģ2 The vampires seem to be unavoidable. It was believed that the vampires would probably destroy the village. Avoid “It ,” “there,” and “this” constructions. Storm persuaded the professor to approve the project. Storm succeeded in persuading the professor to approve the project. “What, precisely, does the subject do?”ġ8 Storm succeeded in persuading the professor to approve the project “What, precisely, does the subject do?”ġ6 The surgeon vigorously opposes inserting a human brain in a robot.ġ7 Storm was successful in her attempt to be persuasive to the professor regarding approval of the project. The surgeon is in vigorous opposition to the procedure to insert a brain in a robot. State what the subject does, not what it is (7.1) ex.
We will probably benefit from the software, despite the cost and time it will take for Werewolves to master.ġ5 3. Reveal the verb early That the software, despite its cost and the time it takes for Werewolves to master, will be beneficial is probable.ġ4 That the software, despite its cost and the time it takes for Werewolves to master, will be beneficial is probable. (13)ġ2 Readers prefer simplicity and skim difficult material. “What, precisely, does the subject do?”ġ1 Readers show a preference for simplicity and do a skimming of difficult material. Superman attempted to document the problem. “What, precisely, does the subject do?”ġ0 Superman attempted to document the problem Superman made an attempt to create documentation of the problem. Determine the key action use that as the verb (7.2)Įx. Use active voice when necessary Avoid make, do, give, have, provide, and perform Avoid words ending in –ion, -ment, -ance, -ence, or –ive Limit use of doubled terms Limit use of “not” Put lengthy conditions after the main ideaĩ 1. Compound-complex sentences-Two independent clauses joined to one or more dependent clauses: The Mummy writes the papers, but Mothra, who has an eye for detail, enjoys the editing process.ĭetermine the key action use that as the verb Reveal that action early Make sure you have the right subject to go with action Avoid “It ,” “there,” and “this” constructions. Frankenstein performed an experiment.ħ Complex sentence-One independent clause and one dependent clause:Īlthough The Mummy wrote the section by herself, she worked with a zombie at the writing center to edit the material. Compound sentence-Two independent clauses joined by conjunction or semicolon: Dracula wrote a paper, and Dr. Simple sentence-Complete thought, one independent clause: Dracula wrote a paper. Logic of Sentences subject + action + modificationsĥ Logic of Sentences Independent clause (IC) = noun and verb Can exist on its own Dependent clause (DC) = Cannot exist without IC Grammar Goals Sentence Logic Techniques to avoid common errors Commas! and other punctuation. A sentence should contain no unnecessary words, a paragraph no unnecessary sentences, for the same reason that a drawing should have no unnecessary lines and a machine no unnecessary parts.” -William Strunk, Jr. A sentence should contain no unnecessary words, a paragraph no unnecessary sentences, for the same reason that a drawing should have no unnecessary lines and a machine no unnecessary parts.” -William Strunk, Jr.Ģ Clarity and Efficiency: How Syntax and Grammar Aid Plain Style
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Presentation on theme: "The Goals of Efficiency and Clarity: How to think of syntax and grammar as logic and to avoid common mistakes that add wordiness, as well as how commas."- Presentation transcript:ġ The Goals of Efficiency and Clarity: How to think of syntax and grammar as logic and to avoid common mistakes that add wordiness, as well as how commas and other punctuation assist you in helping your reader understand your point Efficiency and Clarity Sentence Logic Techniques to avoid common errors Commas! and other punctuation.
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