《该怎么讲》

CONTENTS1

Ⅰ．Choose the right words and expressions1

Ⅱ．Pay attention to these basic grammar rules134

A．Tense134

B．Comparison142

C．Number144

D．Possessive Case145

E．Verbals146

F．Dangling Modifiers152

Ⅲ．Write concisely157

A．Be clear197

Ⅳ．Some other principles deserving attention197

B．Don’t write choppy sentences207

C．Use concrete language208

D．Don’t shift209

E．Don’t use fancy or big words where they can be avoided211

F．Use parallel constructions211

G．Use the active voice wherever you can instead of the passive voice214

H．Put adjectives and adverbs in their right position217

I．Keep related words together221

J．Say things in positive form wherever you can226

K．Avoid clichés226

V．Letter Writing228

VI．Index245