# communication:Long Sentences #

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I write long sentences.


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## Notes ##

* Remove *conceptual* Redunencies.
  * *"It’s important to plan ahead if you want to avoid unexpected surprises and unintentional mistakes."*
  * *"It’s important to plan if you want to avoid surprises and mistakes."*
* Remove *contextual* Padding.
  * *"In my opinion, ..."*
  * *"..."*
* Remove commas.
* Break up long sentences (Don't have to chain with *", which"* or *", and, if"*)
  * *"Long sentences are difficult to follow, which may even mean that the reader forgets how a sentence started by the time they get to the end, and, if you use too many long sentences, they will struggle to comprehend what you’re saying!"*
  * *"Long sentences are difficult to follow. The reader may even forget how a sentence started by the time they get to the end. Consequently, they will struggle to comprehend what you’re saying if you use too many long sentences!"*
* Don't start sentences with *"Although"*, *"So"*,*"Because"*, *"Since"*
* Use the Active Voice (where the Sentence subject is what is initiates the action) versus the Passive Voice (where the Sentence subject is what is being acted on):
  * *"he conclusions are supported by the experimental data"*
  * *"The experimental data supports the conclusions."*
* Vary Sentence Length.
  * Inter-spear your longer sentences with short punchy sentences.  
* Reduce Word-phrases into words
  * *"in order to"*
  * *"to"*


## Resources ##
* https://proofreadmydocument.com.au/writing-tips/keep-it-brief-4-ways-to-shorten-sentences/
* https://www.enago.com/academy/coherence-academic-writing-tips-strategies/