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| Rule #1 Pronoun Reference |
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Definition
| Rule: A pronoun shouold refer clearly to its antecedent |
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Rule #2
Ambiguous Reference |
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Definition
| Rule: Avoid an abiguous reference, which occurs when any one of two or more words could a a pronouns antecedent |
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| Avoid a weak reference which occurs when a pronoun refers to an antecedent that has been suggested but not expressed |
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Rule #4
Indefinate Reference |
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Definition
| Rule: Avoid an indefinate reference, which is the use of a pronoun that refers to no particular person or thing and that is unnecessary to the meaning and structure of a sentence |
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Term
| Four Big Rules of Parallel Structure |
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Definition
One must always pair:
1. A noun with a noun
2. a phrase with a phrase
3. a clause with a clause
4. an infinitive with an infinitive |
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| Four Big Rules of Sentence Conciseness |
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Definition
1. Take out a whole group of unnecessary words.
2. Replace pretentious words and expressions w/ straightforward ones.
3. Reduce a clause to a phrase
4. Reduce a phrase or clause to a word |
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| The Three Big Rules of Sentence Combining |
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Definition
1. Combining sentences by inserting words and phrases.
2. Combining sentences by coordinating ideas.
3. Combining sentences by subordinating ideas. |
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