wordiness occurs when we use words/ expressions redundantly. When two sentences have similar idea in your writing that is also wordiness.

The following considerations can minimize wordiness

1. Redundant information should be avoided in order to reduce wordiness in your essay writing.

2.Use participles, gerund and infinitives to eliminate wordiness.

Example: Jemmal was worried about the storm. Jemmal begged me to sleep with him.

-Worried about the storm, Jemmal begged me to sleep with him.

3.When every adjective or adverb is preceded by “very,” “extremely,” “barely,”

or “hardly,” the qualifiers begin to lose their meaning. Always try to use one good word rather than two or three ordinary words.

Example: Jemal is extremely angry can be shortened Jemal is furious.

4.Use active sentences than passive in descriptive writing

Example: Trouble is caused when people disobey rules that have been established for the safety of all.

-Disobeying safety regulations causes trouble.

1.Many farmers who are living in nearby surrounding plan to attend the meeting planned to be held next Friday’s.

2.He dropped out of school on account of the fact that it was necessary for him to help and support his family who own a commercial farm.

3.It is expected that the new schedule will be announced by the insurance company within the next few days.

4.It is very unusual to find someone who has never told a deliberate lie on purpose.

5.A city rally was attended by more than a thousand students. Five students were awarded by the education bureau for winning the race, while several others were recognized by the school administrators.

Descriptive Essay

Writing a Descriptive Essay

Good descriptive writing gives specific and concrete details to present vivid image of the thing/ idea/ person/ place described. Sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures contribute to a clear overall impression. Adjective/ modifiers are important tools in descriptive writing

Common transitional words in a descriptive essay are given in the table below

Transition to show order of importance	Transition to show special order
More	To the left/right
Even more	In front of
The strongest	Beyond
The most interesting thing	Next to
As well	Above
Not only that	Underneath
Whenever	On the chair
	In the picture

Steps in writing a Descriptive Essay

Below are the steps you should follow to write a descriptive essay. 1.Show your plan to your teacher or a friend.

2.Write some ideas about impressions you have when you think about your topic. Use a prewriting technique to explore these impressions, generating details that appeal to the five senses.

3.The thesis statement in description includes the topic and the main impression you want    to convey to your reader

4.Review your prewriting, and decide what main impression you want to create. Write a thesis statement that includes your topic and main impression

3.The major support points in description are the sensory details that, together, create the main impression

4.Try to find strong sensory details that will support your main impression and make the topic come alive for your readers.

5.Choose at least three major sensory details that will help to convey your main impression.

6.Add specific supporting details that bring to life the major sensory details. Try to appeal to the senses — sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste

7.Write a plan or an outline for your description that includes your main support points (the major sensory details) and supporting details.

8.Organize your support using either spatial order or order of importance.

9.Write an introduction that gets your readers’ interest and presents your thesis statement. Using your outline, write a topic sentence for each of the major supporting details.

10.Write body paragraphs that give details for each of the major support points.

11.Write a concluding paragraph that reminds readers of your main point and makes a final observation about what you are describing.

Write a descriptive essay of five paragraphs on one of the following topics

1. Describe a character/person you like
2. Describe your favorite place
3. Describe a local landmark
4. Describe a favorite photograph
5. Describe a favorite animal