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53 Grammar in speech and writing
a A speaker normally uses more words than a writer. For example, Tom repeats
some words.
I had one appointment ...I had another one... had another one... another
one...
In writing we might express the meaning like this.
I had appointments at nine o'clock, ten o'clock, half past twelve and quarter
past four.
Tom uses separate clauses, and this gives him more time to remember the details
of what he is saying. It also makes it easier for the listeners to take in the
information because it does not come all at once. In writing, more information can
be in fewer words.
In speech there are often a number of clauses with and one after the other.
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