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Lesson: Sentence Correction Challenging - 23

Stylistic Errors, continued

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3. Confusing Word Order

Sometimes the sentence can be improved stylistically by a simple rearrangement of the words. Look at the following sentence:

The sofa was purchased by Eileen last month for the purpose of decorating her living room.

There's a particular reason why the word order in this sentence is less than straightforward: the sentence is written in the passive voice. Rewriting the sentence in the active voice will make the sentence more concise:

Last month Eileen purchased a sofa to decorate her living room.

In general, clear, direct sentences are stylistically effective. Stay focused on clarity and precision.


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