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Best Practices to WRITE CLEAR ENGLISH

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Page 1: Best Practices to Write Clear English

Best Practices toWRITE CLEAR

ENGLISH

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Complicated writing style and inflated vocabulary seldom impress the readers.

You need to write clear as well as simple English, free of jargons if you want to score high.

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“Plain English is clear, straightforward expression, using only as many words as are necessary… Writers of plain English let their audience concentrate on the message instead of being distracted by complicated language. They make sure that their audience understands the message clearly.”

..Professor Robert Eagleson

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1Write the words normally as you would do while speaking to people. It is better to use the shorter words, provided it’s easy to understand. If you have to use jargon, consider explaining it.

Keep it Simple

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2Get rid of all the superfluous words and make your sentence as short as possible.

Limit the average length of sentences to 15 to 20 words. Make sure to mix the long and the short sentences to keep your readers interested.

Shorten the Sentences

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3Try to use active voice as much as you can.

Active voice aids in making documents stronger chiefly by showing responsibility or giving one the credit for an action. Try using active voice in essays to score higher.

Use Active Voice

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4Check out on the document properly before you submit it. While you go through it, be on the lookout for

Jargons Long sentences Unnecessary words

Review Properly

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It may take some practice to get into the habit of writing English clearly. Don’t worry. Your hard work will help you improve.