In springtime, we prune our gardens. We can take the same approach to our texts. Let’s consider some typical wordy expressions to see how we can get rid of them.
Test yourself. What concise alternative can you suggest for the following? Then check with the answer key.
- Due to the fact that
- At this point in time
- In order to
- For the purpose of
- In the near future
- Has the ability to
- In the event that
- A large number of
Answer key
- Because
- Now/currently
- To
- For/to
- Soon
- Can
- If
- Many
Happy pruning!
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Author: Carol Waites
Presentation/editing by Christina O’Shaughnessy
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Carol Waites (PhD)
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