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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Should I reword this sentence?

Hi there!

Should I reword this sentence?

We shall bear the responsibility for the conclusion which we state, based on the audit performed by us, in connection with the aforementioned financial account.

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I count 25 words. Be kind to your reader: say the same thing in fewer words. Start by leaving out the unnecessary: are you responsible for conclusions that you don't state?

  • I count 25 words.
  • Be kind to your reader: say the same thing in fewer words.
  • Start by leaving out the unnecessary: are you responsible for conclusions that you don't state?
  • " 15 words.
  • A 40% reduction in words; a 40% increase in kindness.
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I count 25 words. Be kind to your reader: say the same thing in fewer words. Start by leaving out the unnecessary: are you responsible for conclusions that you don't state?

"We are responsible for the conclusion based on our audit of the aforementioned financial account."

15 words. A 40% reduction in words; a 40% increase in kindness. And it says the same things:

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