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16.4 avoid long subjects that delay the main verb Make sure the verb is near the beginning of the sentence and next to the subject. If the subject is very long, the reader will be left waiting to know what the verb is. To avoid this problem. Use an active verb, rather than the passive form (
10.3
).
2. Shift the verb to the beginning of the sentence. This may involve changing the verb and / or changing the word order.
3. Divide up along sentence into two shorter sentences.
YES NOT RECOMMENDED 1
ABC generally employs people with a high rate of intelligence, a proven talent for problem-solving,
a passion for computers, along with good communication skills. People with a high rate of intelligence, a proven talent for problem-solving, a passion for computers, along with
good communication skills are generally employed by ABC.
2 This data shows that
there are significant correlations between … This data shows that significant correlations between the cost and the time, the
time and the energy required, and the cost and the age of the system
exist. 2 Fonts can be easily configured
as well as filters,
ticker settings, blotters, and message bars. Fonts, filters, ticker settings, blotters, and message bars
can easily be con figured b .
3 People with a high rate of intelligence are generally
employed by ABC. They must also have other skills including a proven talent for problem-solving … People with a high rate of intelligence, a proven talent for problem-solving, a passion for computers, along with good communication skills are generally
employed by ABC.
