Minimize Prepositional Phrases

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Writing Tip

To be a good writer, minimize prepositional phrases

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There are several reasons why you should minimize prepositional phrases in your writing.
First, they can make your writing wordy and difficult to read.
Second, they can often be replaced by simpler words or expressions without sacrificing meaning.
Third, they can often be ambiguous or confusing to readers.

For example,

Instead of writing: In order to write clearly, you should minimize prepositional phrases
Write: To write clearly, minimize prepositional phrases
The prepositional phrase 'in order to' is unnecessary.

Similarly,
Instead of writing: It was the opinion of the manager that we should avoid going out in the rain.
Write: The manager's opinion was that we should avoid going out in the rain.
Or even better: The manager opined that we should avoid going out in the rain.
Best: The manager said don't go out in the rain.

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Business Writing, Content Writing, Copywriting, Persuasive Writing, Creative Writing