How to Write Clearly: Rules and Exercises on English Composition

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How to Write Clearly: Rules and Exercises on English Composition

by Edwin Abbott Abbott

EN·~3 hours·27 chapters

Chapters

27 total
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HOW TO WRITE CLEARLY. - RULES AND EXERCISES - ON - ENGLISH COMPOSITION. - BY THE - REV. EDWIN A. ABBOTT, M.A., - HEAD MASTER OF THE CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL.

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THE AUTHOR'S COPYRIGHT EDITION.

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PREFACE.

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FOOTNOTES:

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INDEX OF RULES. - I. CLEARNESS AND FORCE. - WORDS.

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ORDER OF WORDS IN A SENTENCE.

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II. BREVITY.

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CLEARNESS AND FORCE.

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WORDS.

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ORDER OF WORDS IN A SENTENCE.

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Description

This guide tackles the most practical side of good writing: making sentences clear through solid, easy‑to‑follow rules. It shows how misplaced adverbs, vague conjunctions, and careless word choices can turn even simple ideas into confusing statements. By pointing out common sources of ambiguity, the book equips listeners with straightforward fixes for everyday writing challenges.

Packed with concise explanations and hands‑on exercises, the text is especially useful for students learning to translate classical prose into modern English. Readers will practice constructing clean sentences, mastering the subtle differences between “that” and “which,” and avoiding the pitfalls that trip up even seasoned writers. Whether you’re drafting a school essay, a speech, or a brief report, the lessons promise to sharpen your command of English and make your ideas come across with unmistakable clarity.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (203K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-09-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edwin Abbott Abbott

Edwin Abbott Abbott

1838–1926

Best known for Flatland, he turned big ideas about geometry, society, and perception into a story that still feels fresh. He was also a respected teacher and theologian whose work ranged from schoolbooks to serious religious scholarship.

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