§ 15. Simplify wordy phrases. Watch out for of.

Exercises

Basic

Revise these sentences to minimize prepositions:

Intermediate

Revise the following passages to minimize prepositions:

Advanced

Find a published passage in which you can improve the style by cutting the ofs by at least half. Type the original, and then handwrite your edits so that they're easy to follow. If you're part of a writing group or class, bring a copy for each of your colleagues.


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