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Writing Clear and Coherent Sentences

The document provides tips for writing clear and coherent sentences. It recommends stating the topic clearly in the first sentence, using active voice, and keeping language simple. Specific tips are given for writing in the active voice and avoiding long-winded sentences. An activity is included that asks the reader to rewrite example sentences following the provided tips.

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Writing Clear and Coherent Sentences

The document provides tips for writing clear and coherent sentences. It recommends stating the topic clearly in the first sentence, using active voice, and keeping language simple. Specific tips are given for writing in the active voice and avoiding long-winded sentences. An activity is included that asks the reader to rewrite example sentences following the provided tips.

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WRITING CLEAR AND

COHERENT SENTENCES
•Writing is about making meaning.

•We write to tell a story or to give information.

•Readers should NOT be guessing what you mean.


They should be able to understand what you
mean.
Step 1: State your topic clearly.

Step 2: Use the active voice.

Step 3: Keep it simple.


Step 2: Use the active voice
•Active Voice: The group joined the dance battle.
•Passive Voice: The dance battle was joined by
the group.

•The subject of your sentence should perform the


action. In passive voice sentences, the subject
receives the action.
Step 3: Keep it simple.
•Long and winding: There are some students who
seem to have a knack for gaming.
•Short and Clear: Some students are good at
gaming.
ACTIVITY
Rewrite the following sentences.

1. Sally, together with her friends, will be writing


for the school paper.

2. The most important thing to remember is that


writing economically means getting to the point.
3. One way to make your writing short is to stay
away from not-so-important words.

4. Students can actually use so many different


kinds of checklist to edit their writing.

5. Many people think that training in proof-reading


is useful because it can help every student produce
better essays.

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