Review the scenario.

You write a paragraph containing all simple sentences. Your readers complain that the writing sounds overly childlike and choppy.

Which is the best method to add variety to the paragraph?

Add a couple more simple sentences.

Change the simple sentences to compound sentences.

Change the simple sentences to complex sentences.

Change some of the sentences to compound and complex sentences.

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Kristin Decker

6 January, 04:51

Review the scenario.

You write a paragraph containing all simple sentences. Your readers complain that the writing sounds overly childlike and choppy.

Which is the best method to add variety to the paragraph?

Add a couple more simple sentences.

Change the simple sentences to compound sentences.

Change the simple sentences to complex sentences.

Change some of the sentences to compound and complex sentences.

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Tabitha Holloway · Answer 1

Personally, I would go with the last one, "Change some of the sentences to compound and complex sentences." This is because then not all of the sentences are compound or complex. Some sentences do still stay simple, although that is not a bad thing. Not every sentence is compound, not every sentence is complex, and not every sentence is simple. It's a good balance.