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Editing L E S S O N S U M M A R Y Editing takes a closer look at your writing, through a stronger lens that highlights words and sentences. Are your word choices clear and direct? Are there any repetitive or awkward sentences or phrases? When you edit, you can clean up and clear up words and sentences to make them better convey your intended meaning and easier to understand. 16 1 2 1 www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com WORDY REPLACE WITH a lot of many or much all of a sudden suddenly along the lines of like, such as are able to can as a matter of fact in fact, or Delete as a person Delete ■ Are verb tenses consistent? ■ Is the antecedent for every pronoun clear? ■ Do you use precise adjectives and adverbs? ■ Is your sentence structure varied? Sentences should not be the same length, nor should they be repetitive in any other way, such as all beginning with a noun, followed by a verb, followed by an object. After you’ve read your essay a few times and highlighted any areas that need improving, focus on one problem at a time. Be Concise Why use ten words to get across a meaning that could be better said in five? Those ten words will definitely waste your reader’s time and probably confuse the point you’re trying to make. Many of the words and phrases that fol- low are both well known and, unfortunately, well used. They don’t convey meaning, and are therefore unneces- sary. The following are three of the worst offenders, with usage examples. 1. Because of the fact that. In most cases, just because will do. Because of the fact that he was late, he missed his flight. Because he was late, he missed his flight. 2. That and which phrases. Eliminate them by turning the idea in the that or which phrase into an adjective. These were directions that were well written. These directions were well written. 3. That by itself is a word that often clutters sentences unnecessarily, as in the following example: The newscaster said that there was a good chance that election turnout would be low and that it could result in a defeat for our candidate. The newscaster said there was a good chance election turnout would be low and could result in a defeat for our candidate. Download 1.13 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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