知识点 5

Avoid awkward phrasing by tightening sentence structure.

Tighten the sentence so the main action and verb stand out.

核心知识

Awkward sentences usually hide the main action inside extra words. Tighten the structure so the key subject and verb stand out.

深入理解

Rule: Awkward sentences usually hide the main action inside extra words. Tighten the structure so the key subject and verb stand out.

ACT often includes choices that are understandable but stiff or tangled. Watch for stacked prepositional phrases, weak verbs like is or has, and roundabout wording that delays the point.

A tighter sentence puts the main actor close to the main verb and removes detours that do not add meaning.

分步讲解

  1. Find the sentence's main subject and verb.
  2. Remove extra words that hide the action or make the sentence feel stiff.
  3. Choose the option that says the same thing more directly.

常见误解

  • Keeping a sentence just because it is grammatical.
  • Preferring longer phrasing that buries the main action.
  • Mistaking wordy structure for formal style.
题目

示例解析

The committee made a decision to postpone the concert because of the storm. Which choice is best?

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