Factors that determine clarity in writing are being specific, using precise verbs, avoiding ambiguity, choosing the correct word and implementing parallel writing. Identify which factor has not been adhered to in each of the following sentences and rewrite the sentence to improve clarity: 2.1 My mother’s mother has some stuff for sale. (2) 2.2 She was run over by a car hurrying along the road. (2) 2.3 I finished studying, I made some dinner, and ate it. (2) 2.4 The committee acted quickly and ameliorated the situation. (2) 2.5 In England, one often encounters rain, fog, and sometimes it mists, too. (2) 2.6 We were asked not to carry out any further work for clients whose previous invoices had not been paid by our senior partner. (2) 2.7 With our outdated software, we could not perform calculations of discounts for our customers.
