Strunk Practice Rules 16-22

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What should a writer do if he has written a series of loose sentences?

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Recast enough of them to remove the monotony, replacing them with simple sentences, sentences of two clauses joined by a semicolon, or periodic sentences of two clauses—whichever best represents the real relations of thought.

Front

What is the importance of expressing coordinate ideas in similar form?

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It enhances clarity and coherence in writing, making it easier for readers to understand the relationships between ideas.

Front

Which sentence omits needless words?

Back

"This subject remains controversial." (It is concise and clear.)

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What does it mean to keep related words together in a sentence?

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It means to place words that are closely related in meaning or function next to each other to improve clarity and flow.

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Identify a sentence that keeps related words together: "In the old house, Frida lives with her grandmother."

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This sentence keeps the subject and its complement close together, enhancing clarity.

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What is an example of a sentence that expresses coordinate ideas in similar form?

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"Yesterday, most people were ready to quit; now, people are prepared to stay." (It shows a clear relationship between two ideas.)

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Why is it important to omit needless words in writing?

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Omitting needless words makes writing more concise and impactful, allowing the main ideas to stand out.

Front

What is a loose sentence?

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A loose sentence is one in which the main idea is presented at the beginning, followed by additional information.

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What is a periodic sentence?

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A periodic sentence is one in which the main idea is withheld until the end, creating suspense.

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What is the effect of using parallel structure in writing?

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It creates rhythm and balance, making the text more engaging and easier to read.