I have the most trouble with keeping related words together. I normally write based on what sounds and feels natural to me, rather than consciously placing my words together. Rule 20 explains that badly placed words result in confusion and ambiguity. Some of the sections within this rule come naturally to me, such as not placing phrases or clauses in between the noun and the verb. However, placing a relative pronoun after its antecedent is something that I will have to make a conscience effort to do. In order to become better at my weak point and to make sentences that are more concise, I will pay special attention to the structure of my sentences and remember these rules.
The principle that I am strongest at is keeping to one tense. Before I begin writing, I take note of what tense I will be using in my paper. I then take a mental note of which words not to use, and therefore keeping with one tense becomes easier.
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