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A few days ago I mentioned that I would give you a list of a few words that can/should be omitted from your manuscript. I used to tell my students, "They are weak, wimpy words." I said, "I want you to WOWW me. That means to WIPE OUT WIMPY WORDS."
Some words are weak and wimpy because they don't commit. Words such as:
nearly
almost
just
really
about

Sentences that use the verb "be" are weak. They are helping verbs, but they don't help us make our writing stronger. Sentences using the "be" verb can be rewritten in a better way. Examples of the "be" verb:
is
are
was
were
will be
has been
will have been

When writing for young children do you use the word, "Look!" too frequently? Look out for that!

I hope this tiny bit of information helps you strengthen your writing. Good Luck!

Mary Ann Duke, Ed.D.