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Gunjan Thapa

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One word substitutions are words that replace the long phrases, or some specific terms or sentences. They are important in English language as they make communication direct and clear. In a way, they reduce complexity of a sentence. A few of the categories of one-word substitutions are study-related, profession / occupation, group / collection, Government or Political Systems related, place-related, etc. A few of the examples are given below:

  • Study of Statistics: Demography
  • A large or tall cupboard in which clothes may be hung or stored: Wardrobe
  • A person who is trained to travel in an aircraft: Astronaut
  • Someone who speaks in more than on
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Aayushi Sinha

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When a conjunction is used to connect two independent clauses, a comma should be used before the conjunction.

To conclude, conjunctions are vital to constructing well-formed sentences in English. Whether writing or speaking, using the right conjunctions will help one convey their message more clearly and effectively.

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Pallavi Chatterjee

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Yes, it is acceptable to begin a sentence with conjunctions like "but," "and," or "because," but they should be used sparingly.

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Chanchal Chauhan

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Coordinating conjunctions connect clauses of equal grammatical weight (e.g., two independent clauses) whereas Subordinating conjunctions (like because, although, while) connect an independent clause to a dependent clause and show the relationship between them (cause, time, contrast, etc.).
Example (Coordinating): He was tired, yet he kept running.
Example (Subordinating): Although he was tired, he kept running.

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Aayushi Singh

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Yes, in informal speech or writing, conjunctions may sometimes be omitted for brevity.

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Rachit Singh

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses, allowing us to express more complex and meaningful thoughts in a simpler and smooth way.

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Satyendra Kaur

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While writing a precis text, the following are not applicable

  • Use of jargons and abbreviations
  • Use of own opinion or criticism
  • Statements in question format

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Nishtha Kumar

Contributor-Level 7

A good precise writing should follow the below guidelines to avoid errors:

  • The sentence must be short and clear
  • Use easy words which are easy to understand
  • It should be written in own words
  • It must be 1/3rd of the original text

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Kritika Malhotra

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Generally a precise writing in written in present tense only if the event has not ended. Also, precise must be written in reported or indirect speech i.e., in third person (he, she, it, they).

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Nishtha Singh

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The precise writing helps in providing text briefly and as clear as possible. The important ideas are provided and the irrelevant information are cut down. Precise text provides the central ideas and saves time from reading long texts. 

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