This chapter explains five rules for writing sentences that are clear,
logical, and idiomatic. Each explanation is followed by a series of
exercises you can use to practice what you have learned.
1. All sentences must have subjects. If the subject of your
sentence is a pronoun, make sure to include
that pronoun
even when its reference is clear.
But: I enjoyed the movie. It was very funny.
Not: The students participate well. Are prepared.
But: The students participate well. They are prepared.
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