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Use clear and concise language
Use simple, clear and direct language. Use strong verbs (doing/action words) rather than noun phrases.
Compare:
Sentence 1
We undertook a comparison of computers.
Sentence 2
We compared computers.
Both sentences have the same meaning. Using the verb 'compared' rather than the noun phrase 'undertook a comparison' makes the second sentence clear and direct.
Activity: clear and concise language
Replace these ‘wordy’ phrases with a more concise alternative. Drag the concise words to their original correct places. Only correct answers will be accepted.
1. At this point in time =
2. Due to the fact that =
3. As a matter of fact =
4. At all times =
5. At the present time =
6. By means of =
7. For the purpose of =
8. In spite of the fact that =
9. In the event that =
10. In the final analysis =
11. A sufficient number =
12. Have the ability to =
13. Until such time as =
14. In the nature of =
because
in fact
finally
enough
for
now
although
if
able to
always
currently
by
until
like
Activity: clear and concise language
Replace these ‘wordy’ phrases with a more concise alternative.
1. At this point in time = _
2. Due to the fact that = _
3. As a matter of fact = _
4. At all times = _
5. At the present time = _
6. By means of = _
7. For the purpose of = _
8. In spite of the fact that = _
9. In the event that = _
10. In the final analysis = _
11. A sufficient number = _
12. Have the ability to = _
13. Until such time as = _
14. In the nature of = _
Answers1. At this point in time = now
2. Due to the fact that = because
3. As a matter of fact = in fact
4. At all times = always
5. At the present time = currently
6. By means of = by
7. For the purpose of = for
8. In spite of the fact that = although
9. In the event that = if
10. In the final analysis = finally
11. A sufficient number = enough
12. Have the ability to = able to
13. Until such time as = until
14. In the nature of = like