Unnecessary words

Structure 1

S = Subject; V = Verb; C = Complement

      S                      V                   C

Vitamin C          prevents          colds

Structure 2

S = Subject; V = Verb; C = Complement

Anticipatory it clause     S              V           C

     It is believed that   vitamin C   prevents   colds

Structure 3

S = Subject; V = Verb

      Nominal that clause            V

That vitamin C prevents colds     is     well known

Remember that an anticipatory it clause introduces a subject and verb. A nominal that clause introduces a verb or verb phrase.

Avoid using a combination of anticipatory it and nominal that in the same clause.

Avoid using an adjective with such phrases as in character or in nature.

Avoid using this wordy pattern below, instead of an adverb such as quickly:

                     in a   +   adjective   +    manner

                     in a           quick             manner

In all patterns, you should prefer simple, direct sentences to complicated, indirect sentences.

Always try to find the Subject-Verb-Complement and determine whether the other words are useful or unnecessary.

EXAMPLE:

om personal home page    |    om toefl