The last set of grammar tips were quite popular. Here are some others I’m guilty of, especially the first one.
1) Get rid of “that.”
Nine times out of ten, the word “that” can be profitably eliminated from your sentence.
Original: “Here are the key metrics that web analysts measure.”
Better: “Here are the key metrics web analysts measure.”
2) Do not invoke the future tense unless it is needed.
Original: “Optimizing your web site will increase traffic.”
Better: “Optimizing your web site increases traffic.”
3) Do not capitalize words to emphasize their importance.
Original: “It is the policy of the Company to provide up to 10 paid Sick Days.”
Better: “It is the policy of the company to provide up to 10 paid sick days.”
4) Say what you have to say in the fewest words possible.
Original: “He was driving at an excessive rate of speed.”
Better: “He was driving too fast.”
5) Avoid dangling modifiers.
Wrong: “As a policyholder, I want you to know that you can reduce your premiums by 50% this year.”
Correct: “As a policyholder, you can reduce your premiums by 50% this year.”
Thanks to www.writebetterandfaster.com
