Sentences containing the phrase “as such” are frequent sites of unclear writing. For some reason, the structure created when employing the phrase is very prone to vague antecedents (i.e. the specific noun that a pronoun refers to).
Posts Tagged ‘pronouns’
Avoiding Vague Antecedents When Using “As Such”
Monday, October 26th, 2009How To Use Pronoun Cases In Your Writing
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009There are three cases for pronouns in the English language, namely nominative, accusative and genitive. While the genitive form, which denotes ownership (e.g. my, your, his, its, your), is generally well-understood, the other two are usually fodder for frequent mistakes.
When Writing, The Thesaurus Is Your Friend
Saturday, March 21st, 2009When writing any sort of piece, whether it be an article or a report, using the right words can mean the difference between a compelling read and a tedious bore. Unnecessarily repeating words, even when they bear the correct meaning, can leave your writing bland and wanting in quality.
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