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Learn how to replace weak verbs with strong verbs to enhance clarity and express specific actions in your writing.
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UNIT FOUR Create Strong Verbs 強有力的動詞
Some verbs are weak in that they do not express a specific action. • Verbs such as is, are, was, were, has, give, make, comeand takeare common examples. • A writer should use strong verbs that imply a clear action.
例句 • (Original) The new procedure comes into conflict with conventional practices. • (Revised) The new procedure conflicts with conventional practices. • (Original) The following equation makes an assumption that the constructs are valid. • (Revised) The following equation assumes that the constructs are valid.
例句 • (Original) The section gives a summary of the latest technological developments. • (Revised) The section summarizes the latest technological developments. • (Original) The mechanism has the ability to compute more efficiently than other systems. • (Revised) The mechanism can compute more efficiently than other systems.
例句 • (Original) The committee should make a decision on what to do immediately. • (Revised) The committee should decide what to do immediately.