1.2.3 Quiz: Understand Clarity
Question 1 of 10
2 Points
What is one secret of good writing?
A. Simple, strong sentences that say only what they mean
B. Harshly worded sentences that show the writer's anger
C. Complex sentences that are very long and extremely detailed
D. Short sentences that consist of only one or two words
SUBMIT
A. Simple, strong sentences that say only what they mean
Explanation:
Good writing often cannot consist of only sentences that are very short and/or very long. Its better to have strong and clear sentences than it is to have weak fancy ones.