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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Avoiding repetition

Example:

The trouble in his mind was surpassed only by the trouble in this world.

How to rewrite this sentence so that 'trouble' won't be repeated?
  

Top answer

" However, I like the literary feel of the original. Sometimes repetition is bad style and boring. This has nice rhythm.

— BarbaraPA

  • " However, I like the literary feel of the original.
  • Sometimes repetition is bad style and boring.
  • This has nice rhythm.
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Replace the second "the trouble" with "that."

However, I like the literary feel of the original. Sometimes repetition is bad style and boring. This has nice rhythm.
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Hi,

The 'troubles' in your mind 'troubles' me!!!!!

Thank you.
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