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I need this article! Way too tempted by the word “Very.” These are great alternatives!!
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Another great infographic for writers. Really, they come in handy once in a while. And here on The Story Reading Ape’s blog post I can find the best.
In some cases, all you have to do is drop “very,” and use a word unqualified. “Wise,” for example, is better than “sagacious,” which not only has 3 syllables instead of one, but sounds pretentious to boot.
Depends what you’re trying to write. If you’re a psychologist trying to write a letter confirming that a girl who was home-schooled, is indeed ready for the challenge of school, you should most definitely pick “sagacious” over “wise”. 😉
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Thanks for reblogging Bridgitte 😃
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Thank you for sharing this one, Chris! 🙂
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Welcome Dina 😀
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I need this article! Way too tempted by the word “Very.” These are great alternatives!!
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Extremely useful for the English teachers . Thank you Chris!
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Welcome Bella 😀
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Extremely useful for all foreigners too! 😀
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Another great infographic for writers. Really, they come in handy once in a while. And here on The Story Reading Ape’s blog post I can find the best.
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Wonderful infographic – the best yet. That stupid word “very” is so insistent.
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Thanks for the great infographic, Chris. 🙂
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Thank you Chris for sharing.
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In some cases, all you have to do is drop “very,” and use a word unqualified. “Wise,” for example, is better than “sagacious,” which not only has 3 syllables instead of one, but sounds pretentious to boot.
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Depends what you’re trying to write. If you’re a psychologist trying to write a letter confirming that a girl who was home-schooled, is indeed ready for the challenge of school, you should most definitely pick “sagacious” over “wise”. 😉
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Yes — context is all.
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