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1. Verbs have to agree with their subjects.

 

2. Do not end sentences with prepositions.

 

3. Don't start a sentence with a conjunction.

 

4. It is wrong to split an infinitive.

 

5. Avoid cliches.

 

6. Be specific.

 

7. Avoid confusion, and be clear.

 

8. Parenthetical remarks are usually unnecessary.

 

9. Never use repetitive redunancies.

 

10. Do not have sentence fragments.

 

11.  Don't use double negatives.

 

12. Proofread carefully to see if you left any words out.

Rules for Writers

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