YES NO 1 In the fi rst phase of the project we will …, whereas in the fi fth phase we will … In the fi rst phaseof the project we will …, whereas in the fi fth stage we will … 1 The operator of the PC does x followed by y. Finally, the operator does z. The operator of the PC does x followed by y. Finally, the user does z. 2 The solubility and mobility of elemental mercury is low and blah blah blah, blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. In fact, blah blah blah blah blah. In addition, blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. However, mercury can undergo many transformations, leading to contamination in humans. The solubility and mobility of elemental mercury is low and blah blah blah, blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. In fact, blah blah blah blah blah. In addition, blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. However, this metal can undergo many transformations, leading to contamination in humans. 3 There is unquestionably a need for methods for testing for synergy with combinations ofany number of agents of a certain value. 4 Such manuscripts are normally accepted, usually within 20 days of receipt.
143 15.14 avoid ambiguity when using the former / the latter , which , and pronouns 1. Avoid using the former ( 13.12 ) and the latter , or the first i and the second . Just repeat the words. This saves the reader having to reread the paragraph to find out what the former or latter refers to. 2. Avoid relative clauses ( 7 ) if the resulting sentence would be too long. Instead repeat the keyword. When using pronouns ( it, they, them, one etc, make sure it is clear what these pronouns refer to.
