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Remember to never split an infinitive.
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The passive voice should never be used.
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Do not put statements in the negative
form.
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Verbs have to agree with their subjects.
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Proofread carefully to see if you words
out.
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If you reread your work, you can find
on rereading a great deal of repetition can be avoided
by rereading and editing.
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A writer must not shift your point of
view.
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And don't start a sentence with a conjunction.
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(Remember, too, a preposition is a terrible
word to end a sentence with.)
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Don't overuse exclamation marks!!
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Place pronouns as close as possible, especially
in long sentences, as of 10 or more words, to their antecedents.
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Writing carefully, dangling participles
must be avoided.
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If any word is improper at the end of
a sentence, a linking verb is.
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Take the bull by the hand and avoid mixing
metaphors.
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Avoid trendy locutions that sound flaky.
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Everyone should be careful to use a singular
pronoun with singular nouns in their writing.
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Always pick on the correct idiom.
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The adverb always follows the verb.
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Last but not least, avoid clichés like
the plague; seek viable alternatives.
