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Subject:Which is correct/best? From:Peter Collins <peter -dot- collins -at- BIGFOOT -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 9 Oct 1998 19:54:40 +1000
Question: Which way should you couch this sort of statement: "A number of terms used in this reference guide require clarification
before you read further. The following terms are interchangeable"
Answer: None of the ways you listed. They contain too much that is both passive and general. Be specific and direct.
Example: "In this guide the words 'huge', 'large' and 'gigantic' all mean the same thing."
regards, P
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