What is awkward wording and how do I fix it?
You might have feedback on your essay saying a sentence or phrase is “awkward,” or “awk.” For short. It means that the statement is difficult to understand because it might have grammatical mistakes or be unnecessarily complicated. In your essays, you will have to write complex topics and it might be hard to make it simple, clear, and concise.
How can you avoid or fix an awkward statement?
- Proofread and edit your writing.
Ensure that you read through your work and look for grammatical mistakes. You can read your work out loud and look for missing words, punctuation, or spelling.
- Focus on the meaning of your sentence.
Try to remember what you are trying to say in your sentence and see if it is too long, have relevant words, or remove unnecessary words.
- Check your sentence structure.
Each sentence should have a clear meaning about the who, what, and why of what you are talking about.
- Check your word choice.
Unnecessarily complicated words can change the meaning of a sentence. Always double check the definition of the word before using it.
- Be clear and concise with your sentences.
Try to avoid making the sentence overly complicated with unnecessary words. Keep the sentence brief but comprehensive