§ 7. Keep the subject, the verb, and the object together--toward the beginning of the sentence.

Exercises

Basic

Edit the following sentences to cure the separation of related words:

Intermediate

Edit the following sentences to cure the separation of related words:

Advanced

Find a published legal example of either subject-verb separation or verb-object separation. (The worse the separation, the better your example.) Retype the sentence, with the citation, and then type your own corrected version below it. If you're a member of a writing group or class, bring a copy of your page for each colleague, and be prepared to discuss your work.


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