2.3. Contractions
If the person is not sure where to put a stress, the best way to find out is to look up in the dictionary. If we want to sound even more “professional”, I suggest you to use contractions.
Contractions are shortened forms of two words.
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- Read the Roman-Raphaelson book on writing.
- Write the way you talk. Naturally.
- Use short words, short sentences and short paragraphs.
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- Never write more than 2 pages on any subject...
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In other words, live up to your image, especially when it is a beneficial one. If people look at you and think that you look like a hard worker, live up to it even if you disagree with them!
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