Follow the principles below to write sentences that are clear, to the point, and easier to read.Download this handout
Avoid unnecessarily inflated words
While a large vocabulary is useful, you should try to avoid using inflated diction if a simpler phrase works equally well.
Inflated: cognizant of
Simple: aware of, knows
Inflated: impact on
Simple: start, create, carry out, begin
Inflated: subsequent to