These are just a few of the sentence variations you can use.XX 

## USING THE CHECKLIST 

◆ Remember to use commas in the correct places when more than one clause is used. 

◆ Always check your work. 

◆ Avoid unnecessary repetition and tautologies. 

◆ Check spellings of frequently misspelled words. 

◆ Vary your sentence structure. 

◆ Avoid the use of jargon. 

◆ Clichés are frequently used phrases. Avoid them. 

◆ A simile is a comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as’. 

◆ A metaphor is an implied comparison without the use of ‘like’ or ‘as’. 

◆ Personification gives human characteristics to things that are not human. 

◆ Use similes and metaphors to ‘colour’ your language. 

◆ Delete unnecessary words. 

## PRACTISING WHAT YOU’VE LEARNT 

1. Correct the following: 

(a) The school are hoping to raise enough money to build a new drama studio. 

