WRITING SENTENCES WITH STYLE .....contd

WRITING SENTENCES WITH STYLE .....contd

Keeping sentences brief

One can achieve brevity by dividing complex sentences into small, bite-size ones. Writers must avoid unnecessary words and phrases. Needless repetition and elaborations must be deleted. A few suggestions are:
(i) Using strong verbs
Words are strongest in the verb form. Strong verbs liven up and electrify the sentence. The strong verbs add action to thoughts.
(ii) Using active forms
The active form is always preferable to a passive form of a sentence. It gives ones‟ writing a sense of energy, vitality, and motion. In passive form, the actor in the sentence is not allowed to act and the verbs are made weak and feeble. Before using a passive form, make sure that there is a strong justification for it.
(iii) Changing long modifiers to shorter ones
It enhances the readability and comprehension of the thought process.