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Break longer sentences into two or three complete thoughts. Be willing to add words to the sentence beginnings to make the thought stand on its own. Be willing to reword your thoughts.
Original: When my family went on vacation, mom packed two suitcases each for the children, Bobby, Mike, Sue, and Sally, so with my parents' belongings we had ten suitcases! Mom said that next time, we couldn't pack so many toys and games. She wanted no more than six suitcases.
Rewrite: When my family went on vacation, we had ten suitcases. Each of the four children had two suitcases. My parents' belongings added another two bags. Mom said that next time, each child could only pack one toy and one game. The next year, each person had only one suitcase.
You should also watch for passive verbs (is, are, was, were), and phrases beginning with "by".
Example passive: The ball was kicked by the boy, after it was thrown to him by his friend.
Example active: The boy kicked the ball after his friend threw it to him. (much shorter)
Notice that using active verbs (kicked, threw, jumped, wrote, sang) make shorter sentences.
What else can I help you with?
How long is the sentence for insest?
The sentence for incest in the United States varies by state. In some states, the sentence can be as short as 5 years while in others there are life terms given for incestuous rape.
Make a sentence with the word carbohydrate?
Starch is a carbohydrate, providing short and middle-term energy but few proteins.
What is a short sentence with the word after in it?
Example sentence: We play after school.
How can you use extra in a sentence?
They gave the children extra homework to make up for the short day. There was an extra seat at the table.
How do you make a sentence with crystallization in the sentence?
crystallization usually takes a long time. Crystallization is the reason that water expands as it freezes.
What is a short sentence for gaped?
i will make
How do you make a sentence with resumed in the sentence?
The game resumed after a short intermission.
Make you a short sentence by beyond?
beyond
does 'make' have a long or short a?
short a
What is the difference between a long sentence and a short sentence?
A long sentence typically contains more information and details, while a short sentence is brief with fewer words. Long sentences may be more complex with multiple clauses, while short sentences are more direct and concise. Both can be effective depending on the context and desired impact on the reader.
Is Make a short or long vowel?
If you mean the a in make, it is a long vowel. An example of a short a would be apple.
Use choice in a sentence?
Sam help his little sister to make a short sentence using choice.
Is the bird flew over the barn and he hopped onto the ledge a complex sentence?
Yes it is because a complex sentence is a sentence that is long not short
Can you make a sentence of short tempered?
The mischievous children got a good scold from their short tempered neighbor .
Can you make a short sentence of consciousness?
After being knocked out he regained consciousness.
Does make have a short a or long a?
The A has a long sound as in bake, cake, and take.
How do you use the word fangs in a sentence?
Dogs' fangs can be short or long depending on the breed.
