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Effective Word Choice

Effective Word Choice. Sentence Skills: A Workbook for Writers, Form A John Langan. Slang. Slang is usually out of place in formal writing. Some drawbacks to using slang expressions: They go out-of-date quickly. They become tiresome if used excessively.

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Effective Word Choice

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  1. Effective Word Choice Sentence Skills: A Workbook for Writers, Form A John Langan

  2. Slang • Slang is usuallyout of placein formal writing. • Some drawbacks to using slangexpressions: • They go out-of-date quickly. • They become tiresome if used excessively. • They may communicate clearly to some readers but not to others.

  3. Slang Examples: Someone ripped off Ken’s new Adidas. After the game, we stuffed our faces at the dinner. I finally told my parents to get off my case.

  4. Clichés A cliché is an expression that has been worn out through constant use. Short but sweet Word to the wise Sigh of relief At a loss for words Saw the light Work like a dog

  5. Pretentious Words Trying to use fancy, elevated words rather than simple natural words may make your sentences sound stilted. Pretentious:It was a splendid opportunity to get some slumber. Simple:It was a good chance to get some sleep.

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