Building Clear Sentences

Strong sentence structure makes your writing easy to read and understand. This includes knowing how to avoid run-on sentences, fragments, and awkward phrasing.

Types of Sentences

• Simple: Contains one independent clause.
• Compound: Joins two independent clauses with a conjunction.
• Complex: Combines an independent clause with one or more dependent clauses.

Avoiding Common Pitfalls

• Run-ons: "She loves math she studies every night."
• Fragments: "Because he was late."
• Awkward Structure: "Running through the park, the rain started to fall." (Who is running?)

Tips to Improve Clarity

• Use punctuation to separate ideas.
• Place modifiers close to what they describe.
• Combine short, choppy sentences for flow.

Real-World Scenario

Whether writing a cover letter or a blog post, clear sentences make your ideas stand out!