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  • A plain English glossary

    by HOWARD WARNER, of Plain English People

    Instead of ADEQUATELY, use ENOUGH.

    Instead of COMMENCE or COMMENCEMENT, use START.

    Instead of CONSEQUENTIALLY, use AS A RESULT or SO.

    Instead of EXPEDITIOUS, say SPEEDY.

    And instead of trying to impress readers by telling them IT IS INCUMBENT UPON THEM TO, just tell them they SHOULD.

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  • 15 popular myths about 'good' writing

    from Plain English People

    Big words show your intelligence or importance. Really?!

    Long, complex sentences impress people. Yeah, right!

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