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1,Put the verbs in brackets in their correct form
1, If we (not) ___ on electricity, there will be power cuts
2, I hope he (finish) __ his homework before we (get)___ back
3, If we sit too far away from the screen I (not be) ___ able to see the film
4, Listen to those people! What langauge they (speak)___?
5,It is an awful fim. It (be)___the worst film that I ever (see)___
6,Khanh usually (play)____ football with his friends after school, but yesterday he (not play )___ as he was tired
7,After three days of rain, I’m glad the sun (shine)___ again today
8, ___ I know from my experience that (gain)___ a good knowledge of a foreign language, one must work hard at it every day.
9, I (repaint) ___ the walls. They lock great! The room (be)___ much lighter now.
10, Someone (steal) ___ your car if you leave it unlicked
11, If he (wash) ___ my car , I’ll give him $10
12, They’ll be very angry if she (make)___ any more mistakes
13, If you are late, they (not let)___ you in.
14, If lend you $10, when ___ you (repay)____ me?
15, If I find your passport, I (telephone)____ you at once
16,He will ruin his eyes if he (read)____ in bad light
17, If I tell you a secrect, ___you (promise)___ mot to tell it to anyone else?
18, If I see him, I (give) ___him a lift
19, If he (be) ___ late, we’ll go without him
2,Give the correct form of the words in brackets to finish the letter
Dear Kay,
Isabella and I are having the (good)___ holiday of our life! We are in Vinabliss Resort, one of the (lovely)__ islands in the Eastern Sea. Although it is much (small)___ than Vinaland, there seems to be (much)___ to do than in Vinaland. Moreover, the people here seem to be (friendly)___ than those on other islands. We are staying in the (modem)___ hotel I have ever seen. It is far(comfortable)___ than any other and it is even (big)___ than the world-famous Calton hotel .The (near)___ beach is (little)___ than a hundred metres away, so we can swimin a lot. It’s really good and I want you to be here with us.
Love,
Maltida
3,Choose a suitable word from the box put in each blank to finish the passage
| from | means | in | waste | possible |
| wind | should | green | However | who |
Much of our waste, especially waste (1)___ factories, electric-poweres stations, the chemica indusrty and heavy industry, is very dangerous. Fish die (2)___ the lakes, rivers and seas; forest trees die, too. Much of this dangerous (3)____ goes into the air and is carried by the (4)___for great distances.
The Earth is our home. We (5)___ take care of it, for ourselves, and for our children and grandchidren. This (6)___ we have to keep our enviroment (7)___ and clean. The importance of this task is pointed out by ecologists-the scientists (8)___ study the relations between living things and the enviroment . (9)___, each of us must do everything (10)__ to keep the land, air and water clean
| trees | metal | protect | damage | recycle | enviroment |
| danger | rubbish | save | animals |
11, Some factories ___ empty bottles and cans
12,We shouldn’t ___ forests.
13, It’s important o ___ our skin from harmful effects from the sun
14, ___, paper and glass can e recycle
15, We should plant more ____ in our city
16, We have to do everything to ____ the environment
17, Some animals in the world are in ____ now
18, Don’t throw ____ in the streets
19, People are doing a lot of things to damage the ____
20, We are destroying wild ____ and plants
4, Join the pairs of sentences, using the suggestions given in brackets
1, I must ring john. i won’t forget, I hope.(I hope I….)
2, His uncle helped him. He was able to finish his course.(Because….)
3,I think we should go ahead. No one disapproves of the plan.(As..)
4, It was raining heavily. They continued to play tennis. (Although …)
5, «Ambulance» is written backwawrds. You can read it in the mirror (….so….)
Synonym: improved, preferable, superior. Antonym: worse. Similar words: get the better of, letter, cigarette, matter, mutter, latter, battery, pattern. Meaning: [‘betə] 
n. 1. someone who bets 2. a superior person having claim to precedence 3. the superior one of two alternatives. v. 1. surpass in excellence 2. to make better 3. get better. adj. 1. (comparative of `good’) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another 2. (comparative of `good’) changed for the better in health or fitness 3. (comparative and superlative of `well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable 4. more than half. adv. 1. comparative of `well’; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc. 2. from a position of superiority or authority.
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1. Better lose a jest than a friend. 
2. Better deny at once than promise long.
3. Better one suffer, than a nation grieve.
4. One honest word is better than two oaths.
5. Better the foot slip than the tongue trip.
6. An honourable death is better than a disgraceful life.
7. An open enemy is better than a hollow friend.
8. Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven.
9. Better to do well than to say well.
10. Many heads are better than one.
11. Better good neighbours near than relations far away.
12. A little is better than none.
13. Better wear out shoes than sheets.
14. Creditors have better memories than debtors.
15. Poor without debt is better than a prince.
16. Better an empty purse than an empty head.
17. Do well is better than say well.
18. A good fame is better than a good face.
19. It is better to give than to receive.
20. Praise makes good men better(sentencedict.com),[http://Sentencedict.com] and bad men worse.
21. Better die with honour than live with shame.
22. It’s better to give than to receive.
23. Better spare at brim than at bottom.
24. Better be half hanged than ill wed.
25. The honest penny is better than the stolen dollar.
27. A living dog is better than a dead lion.
28. There is no better looking-glass than an old friend.
29. Discretion is the better part of valour.
30. One foot is better than two crutches.
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adjective, comparative of good, with best as superlative.
of superior quality or excellence: a better coat; a better speech.
morally superior; more virtuous: They are no better than thieves.
of superior suitability, advisability, desirability, acceptableness, etc.; preferable: a better time for action.
larger; greater: the better part of a lifetime.
improved in health; healthier than before.
completely recovered in health.
adverb, comparative of well, with best as superlative.
in a more appropriate or acceptable way or manner: to behave better.
to a greater degree; more completely or thoroughly: He knows the way better than we do. I probably know him better than anyone else.
more: I walked better than a mile to town.
verb (used with object)
to increase the good qualities of; make better; improve: to better one’s grades;to better the lot of the suburban commuter.
to improve upon; surpass; exceed: We have bettered last year’s production record.
Cards. to raise (a previous bid).
noun
that which has greater excellence or is preferable or wiser: the better of two choices.
Usually betters . those superior to one in wisdom, wealth, etc.
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Idioms about better
- in better circumstances.
- more fortunate; happier: Because of his asthma, he would be better off in a different climate.
better off,
better oneself, to improve one’s social standing, financial position, or education: He is going to night school because he wants to better himself.
- to get an advantage over.
- to prevail against.
- to reconsider and decide more favorably or wisely regarding: I was tempted to make a sarcastic retort, but thought better of it.
- to form a higher opinion of: I think better of him now that he’s gone back to college.
for the better, in a way that is an improvement: His health changed for the better.
get / have the better of,
go (someone) one better, to exceed the effort of; be superior to: The neighbors went us one better by buying two new cars.
had better, would be wiser or more well-advised to; ought to: We had better stay indoors today.
no better than one should be, morally inferior; immoral or amoral: Don’t speak to him; he’s no better than he should be!
think better of,
Origin of better
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First recordedbefore 900; Middle English bettre, Old English bet(te)ra; cognate with Old High German bezziro (German besser ), Dutch beter, Old Norse betr, Gothic batiza, equivalent to bat- (cognate with Old High German baz (adverb) “better”; akin to boot2) + -iza comparative suffix; see best
OTHER WORDS FROM better
un·bet·tered, adjective
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH better
better , bettor
Words nearby better
betta, Bette, betted, Bettelheim, Bettendorf, better, Better Business Bureau, better half, Better late than never, betterment, betterment tax
Other definitions for better (2 of 2)
Origin of better
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MORE ABOUT BETTER
What is a basic definition of better?
Better is an adjective that describes something as being superior or is an adverb that means something is done to a higher degree or more completely. As a verb, better means to improve. The word better has more specific senses as an adjective, adverb, and a verb.
As an adjective, the word better is a comparative of the word good, with the superlative being best. This means that if something is better, it is “more good” than something else but might be “less good” than something that is best. For example, in the Olympic Games a bronze medal is good, a silver medal is better, and a gold medal is the best you can get. Because better is a comparative, you must be comparing two things or conditions when using it.
- Real-life examples: An A is a better grade than a B on a test. Most people would agree that a spoonful of cinnamon has a better taste than a spoonful of cough medicine. A racer who finishes first is a better driver than all of the other racers.
- Used in a sentence: I think a puppy is a better pet for a kid than a snake.
Sometimes, only one of the things being compared is mentioned, while the other is implied. This is most commonly done when the word better is used to mean improved health.
- Used in a sentence: I was throwing up all morning, but I am better now.
Better is also used as an adverb as a comparative of the word well, with best as the superlative. It often describes how something is done. For example, I can play soccer well, a college soccer player plays better, and an Olympic soccer player plays best out of the three of us.
- Real-life examples: A chess master will play chess better than someone who has never played at all. Some students learn better than others. You read articles like this one to learn how to use words better.
- Used in a sentence: He can draw well, but I know that I can draw better (than he can).
As a verb, better means to improve something.
- Used in a sentence: Laurel took the time to better herself as a business owner.
Where does better come from?
The first records of better come from before the 900s. It comes from the Old English betera and is related to similar words from other languages, such as the Old Norse betr, the Gothic batiza, and the Old High German bezziro.
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How is better used in real life?
Better is a very common word that means something is superior or something is done in a superior way.
Next goal is to buy a better camera.
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Is better used correctly in the following sentence?
I played well and scored 17 points, but she played better and scored 20 points to beat me.
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What are other ways to say better?
To better something is to increase its good qualities. When should you use this verb over improve or ameliorate? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
Words related to better
exceptional, improved, superior, well, more, advance, beat, correct, enhance, exceed, excel, raise, surpass, choice, fitter, preferred, sharpened, sophisticated, convalescent, cured
How to use better in a sentence
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Then pair it with regulatory changes to help the housing market work better for more people.
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As the actors do it more and more, they get better and better.
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With such training, police departments will be better positioned to collect and evaluate data on their own.
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Researchers are hopeful about using machine learning techniques to analyze medical data like patient records, which could help doctors better treat patients by knowing how they’ll likely respond to certain therapies.
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Non-Black allies of color are also taking steps to support food justice — providing meals to a Black Lives Matter chapter, championing Black chefs, and better fostering workplace diversity.
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We need to recover and grow the idea that the proper answer to bad speech is more and better speech.
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Yes, we do typically do better than Europe (and Canada, too, which is frequently awful on this score).
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The cartoonist, better known as Charb, was shot dead Wednesday.
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He also wants to “replace every existing organism with a better one.”
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For someone with anorexia, self-starvation makes them feel better.
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Of course, considerations of weight have to be taken into account, but the more mould round the roots the better.
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«Better so,» was the Senora’s sole reply; and she fell again into still deeper, more perplexed thought about the hidden treasure.
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Arches more graceful in form, or better fitted to defy the assaults of time, I have never seen.
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This is one of the most striking manifestations of the better side of child-nature and deserves a chapter to itself.
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For it is better that thy children should ask of thee, than that thou look toward the hands of thy children.
British Dictionary definitions for better (1 of 2)
adjective
the comparative of good
more excellent than other members of a particular group, category, etc
more suitable, advantageous, attractive, etc
improved in health
fully recovered in health
in more favourable circumstances, esp financially
better off in more favourable circumstances, esp financially
the better part of a large part ofthe better part of a day
adverb
the comparative of well 1
in a more excellent manner; more advantageously, attractively, etc
in or to a greater degree or extent; moreshe is better loved than her sister
go one better (Brit intr; US tr) to outdo (a person) or improve upon (someone else’s effort)
had better would be wise, sensible, etc toI had better be off
know better than to not to be so stupid as to
think better of
- to change one’s course of action after reconsideration
- to rate (a person) more highly
noun
the better something that is the more excellent, useful, etc, of two such things
(usually plural) a person who is superior, esp in social standing or ability
all the better for improved as a result of
all the better to more suitable to
for better for worse whatever the subsequent events or changes may be
for the better by way of improvementa change for the better
get the better of to defeat, outwit, or surpass
the better of Irish having recovered fromI’m not the better of it yet
verb
to make or become better
(tr) to improve upon; surpass
Word Origin for better
Old English betera; related to Old Norse betri, Gothic batiza, Old High German beziro
British Dictionary definitions for better (2 of 2)
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Other Idioms and Phrases with better
In addition to the idioms beginning with better
- better half
- better late than never
- better off
- better part of
- better safe than sorry
- better than
also see:
- against one’s better judgment
- all better
- all the better
- discretion is the better part of valor
- for better or for worse
- get better
- get the better (best) of
- go one better
- had better (best)
- know better
- seen better days
- so much the better
- sooner the better
- take a turn for the better
- think better of
- you’d better believe it
Also see underbest.
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Variant-2I. Choose the correct word or phrase in each sentence.1. I think you had better / would better take a pullover with you.2. Sorry, I can’t stay any longer. I have to / might go.3. It’s a school rule, all the pupils have to / must wear a uniform.4. Let’s tell Anna. She could / might not know.5. Jones could / must be president if Smith has to resign.II. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains some of these modal verbs: can, could, must, have to or should (including negative forms):1. I’m sure that Brenda isn’t over thirty.2. What would you advise me to do?3. You needn’t come with me if you don’t want to.4. It’s possible for anyone to break into this house.5. The dentist will see you soon. I don’t think he’ll be long.III. Complete each sentence so that it contains might, might not, must, mustn’t, can’t or can. More than one answer may be possible.1. We’re not sure but we _________ go to Prague for Christmas this year.2. Bill cooked the lunch, so you _________ expect anything special!3. You really ________ start spending more time on your work.4. That’s really stupid idea! You _______-be serious, surely!5. You ________ realize it, but this is very important to me.6. Tell Mike he _________ take my book if he needs it.IV. Modal Verbs in the Past. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains can’t, might, must, should or needn’t.1. 1. I’m sure that David took your books by mistake.2. It was a mistake to park outside the police station.3. I’m sure that Liz hasn’t met Harry before.4. It was unnecessary for you to clean the floor.5. Heather possibly hasn’t left yet.6. I’m sure they haven’t eaten all the food. It’s not possible!7. Jack is supposed to have arrived half an hour ago.8. Perhaps Pam and Tom decided not to come.9. I think it was the cat that took the fish from the table!10. It was a waste of time worrying, after all!V. Correct any errors in these sentences. Some sentences are correct.1. It was funny that she should have remembered me.2. You mustn’t have been so unkind!3. I couldn’t have managed without you.4. I have no idea who it was, but I suppose it would have been Ann.5. Look, there’s $30 in my wallet. I shouldn’t have gone to the bank after all.VI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.1. Our worrying so much was a waste of time.needn’tWe ____________________________________________________ so much.2. It’s just not possible for the cat to have opened the fridge.possiblyThe cat __________________________________________________________ the fridge.3. It would have been possible for Helen to take us in her car.couldHelen ________________________________________________us a lift.4.It’s possible that the last person to leave didn’t lock the door.mightThe last person ____________________________________ the door unlocked.5. School uniform wasn’t compulsory at my school.wearWe ___________________________________ school uniform at my school.
The following sentence will go into a technical article and I wanted to know how to write the following sentence in a better form:
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I believe this does not read well. There are two «when»s and they spoil the sentence.
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Results are shown when the region localization constraint is enforced and when it is taken off.
Without more context the meaning isn’t clear; I’d rephrase it in one of the following ways, depending in part on intent.
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Results are shown for two cases: with and without region localization constraints enforced.
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Results are shown with and without [enforcement of] the region localization constraint.
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I could probably be able to write a better sentence with more context.
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Complete these sentences using the words : better, worse, further ,older, elder
You have to use some of these words more than once,use than where necessary
Example : Let me ask him.I know him better than you do
1. Your work isn’t very good.I’m sure you can do …. This.
2. If you need any …. Information,please contact our head office.
3. Our team played really badly this afternoon.We played …. We have ever played before.
4. We complained about the food in our hotel.But instead of improving,it got …..
5. ‘Is Jim younger than Tom?’ ‘No,he ‘s ….. ‘
6. You’re standing too near the camera.Can you move a bit … Away?
7. The damage to our car wasn’t so bad.It could have been much ….
8.Ann’s younger sister is still at school.Her …. Sister is a nurse.
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2. If you need any …. Information,please contact our head office.
3. Our team played really badly this afternoon.We played …. We have ever played before.
4. We complained about the food in our hotel.But instead of improving,it got …..
5. ‘Is Jim younger than Tom?’ ‘No,he ‘s ….. ‘
6. You’re standing too near the camera.Can you move a bit … Away?
7. The damage to our car wasn’t so bad.It could have been much ….
8.Ann’s younger sister is still at school.Her …. Sister is a nurse.
Jawaban:
1. better than
2. futher
3. even worse than
4. worst
5. older
6. futher
7. worst, im not sure for this
8. older
Normally, sentences in the English language take a simple form. However, there are times it would be a little complex. In these cases, the basic rules for how words appear in a sentence can help you.
Word order typically refers to the way the words in a sentence are arranged. In the English language, the order of words is important if you wish to accurately and effectively communicate your thoughts and ideas.
Although there are some exceptions to these rules, this article aims to outline some basic sentence structures that can be used as templates. Also, the article provides the rules for the ordering of adverbs and adjectives in English sentences.
Basic Sentence Structure and word order rules in English
For English sentences, the simple rule of thumb is that the subject should always come before the verb followed by the object. This rule is usually referred to as the SVO word order, and then most sentences must conform to this. However, it is essential to know that this rule only applies to sentences that have a subject, verb, and object.
For example
Subject + Verb + Object
He loves food
She killed the rat
Sentences are usually made of at least one clause. A clause is a string of words with a subject(noun) and a predicate (verb). A sentence with just one clause is referred to as a simple sentence, while those with more than one clause are referred to as compound sentences, complex sentences, or compound-complex sentences.
The following is an explanation and example of the most commonly used clause patterns in the English language.
Inversion
InversionThe English word order is inverted in questions. The subject changes its place in a question. Also, English questions usually begin with a verb or a helping verb if the verb is complex.
For example
Verb + Subject + object
Can you finish the assignment?
Did you go to work?
Intransitive Verbs
Some sentences use verbs that require no object or nothing else to follow them. These verbs are generally referred to as intransitive verbs. With intransitive verbs, you can form the most basic sentences since all that is required is a subject (made of one noun) and a predicate (made of one verb).
For example
Subject + verb
John eats
Christine fights
Linking Verbs
Linking verbs are verbs that connect a subject to the quality of the subject. Sentences that use linking verbs usually contain a subject, the linking verb and a subject complement or predicate adjective in this order.
For example
Subject + verb + Subject complement/Predicate adjective
The dress was beautiful
Her voice was amazing
Transitive Verbs
Transitive verbs are verbs that tell what the subject did to something else. Sentences that use transitive verbs usually contain a subject, the transitive verb, and a direct object, usually in this order.
For example
Subject + Verb + Direct object
The father slapped his son
The teacher questioned his students
Indirect Objects
Sentences with transitive verbs can have a mixture of direct and indirect objects. Indirect objects are usually the receiver of the action or the audience of the direct object.
For example
Subject + Verb + IndirectObject + DirectObject
He gave the man a good job.
The singer gave the crowd a spectacular concert.
The order of direct and indirect objects can also be reversed. However, for the reversal of the order, there needs to be the inclusion of the preposition “to” before the indirect object. The addition of the preposition transforms the indirect object into what is called a prepositional phrase.
For example
Subject + Verb + DirectObject + Preposition + IndirectObject
He gave a lot of money to the man
The singer gave a spectacular concert to the crowd.
Adverbials
Adverbs are phrases or words that modify or qualify a verb, adjective, or other adverbs. They typically provide information on the when, where, how, and why of an action. Adverbs are usually very difficult to place as they can be in different positions in a sentence. Changing the placement of an adverb in a sentence can change the meaning or emphasis of that sentence.
Therefore, adverbials should be placed as close as possible to the things they modify, generally before the verbs.
For example
He hastily went to work.
He hurriedly ate his food.
However, if the verb is transitive, then the adverb should come after the transitive verb.
For example
John sat uncomfortably in the examination exam.
She spoke quietly in the class
The adverb of place is usually placed before the adverb of time
For example
John goes to work every morning
They arrived at school very late
The adverb of time can also be placed at the beginning of a sentence
For example
On Sunday he is traveling home
Every evening James jogs around the block
When there is more than one verb in the sentence, the adverb should be placed after the first verb.
For example
Peter will never forget his first dog
She has always loved eating rice.
Adjectives
Adjectives commonly refer to words that are used to describe someone or something. Adjectives can appear almost anywhere in the sentence.
Adjectives can sometimes appear after the verb to be
For example
He is fat
She is big
Adjectives can also appear before a noun.
For example
A big house
A fat boy
However, some sentences can contain more than one adjective to describe something or someone. These adjectives have an order in which they can appear before a now. The order is
Opinion – size – physical quality – shape – condition – age – color – pattern – origin – material – type – purpose
If more than one adjective is expected to come before a noun in a sentence, then it should follow this order. This order feels intuitive for native English speakers. However, it can be a little difficult to unpack for non-native English speakers.
For example
The ugly old woman is back
The dirty red car parked outside your house
When more than one adjective comes after a verb, it is usually connected by and
For example
The room is dark and cold
Having said that, Susan is tall and big
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A wordy sentence contains too many words than you really need. The extra words do not make your writing sound better and, in fact, they can even interfere with your message. Look at the examples below.
Wordy: Viseth, who is an accountant, has been promoted.
Revised: Viseth, an accountant, has been promoted. [The clause ‘who is an accountant’ could be simply replaced by an appositive ‘an accountant’.]
Wordy: The company is taking applications at this point in time.
Revised: The company is taking applications now. [The phrase ‘at this point in time’ could be simply replaced by a word ‘now’.]
AVOIDING WORDINESS
Avoiding wordiness makes your sentences varied and sound more fluent. To do so, you may use one of the following methods:
[1] Remove unnecessarily repeated ideas or words.
Wordy: The teacher decided to give extra work to his students. The main reasons of giving extra work to his students was that students were so dependent on their teachers.
Revised: The teacher decided to give extra work to his students because they were so dependent on their teachers.
[2] Take out words that are already implied by other words in the same sentence.
Wordy: The round yellow sun shone brightly among the clouds in the sky. [The sun is understood to be round; the clouds too is understood to be in the sky.]
Revised: The sun shone brightly among the clouds.
[3] Replace wordy phrases with single words.
Wordy: It is hard to find a good job at the present time.
Revised: It is hard to find a good job now.
Wordy: Mary dropped her school due to the fact that she was poor.
Revised: Mary dropped her school because she was poor.
[4] Simplify your sentence structures.
Wordy: Kra-nhoung, which is a rare wood, is being logged and illegally traded.
Revised: Kra-nhoung, a rare wood, is being logged and illegally traded.
Wordy: He wears a watch which is made of gold.
Revised: He wears a gold watch.
[5] Remove or reword expletives (there is, there are, it is) and similar expressions which refer to nothing in particular.
Wordy: There are many factors causing poverty.
Revised: Many factors cause poverty.
Wordy: It is not known that my boss will decide to choose a new supplier.
Revised: My boss’ decision to choose a new supplier is unknown.
[6] Limit or avoid phrases describing your attitudes and writing strategies.
Wordy: It seems to me that teachers should allow students to skip class.
Revised: Teachers should allow students to skip class.
Wordy: The purpose of this paper is to inform you of my opinion that all students need to study harder.
Revised: All students need to study harder.