Sentences that begin with the same phrase or word are repetitive and boring to read. Similarly, sentences that do not vary their length can make prose sound choppy. Your writing will become more lively and fluid by combining sentences that are linked by content. Two writing strategies can help you create more varied, interesting sentences.

Coordination refers to combining sentences with conjunctions such as and, but, for, or$,$ nor, so and yet.

Before: Newspapers provide in$-$depth articles on various topics. Many newspapers are still losing circulation.

After: Newspapers provide in$-$depth articles on various topics, but many are still losing circulation.

Subordination links sentences with similar ideas to create one sentence by using words such as after, although, because, before, if$,$ since, unless, until, when, where, whether, which, or who.

Before: Most freshmen live in dorms. Most freshmen gain $15$ pounds during their first year in college.

After: Most freshmen who live in dorms gain $15$ pounds during their first year in college.

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The Marketing Department will conduct a survey to determine the types of products that best serve the customer. The Marketing Department sometimes initiates ideas for new products.

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Data Delivery Systems makes burglar alarm systems that meet government standards. Data Delivery Systems leases its products to business and industry.

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I will graduate next June. I plan to enter the accountancy field.

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If you major in business, opportunities are open to you. Opportunities in sales, marketing, and public relations are open to business majors.

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Brokerage houses frequently offer internships to juniors and seniors. Brokerage houses are a good place to start your career.

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Dr$.$ Caroline Cunningham has published extensively on business ethics in several respected journals. Dr$.$ Cunningham is a specialist in business ethics.

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The Public Relations Department handled the crisis by issuing a news release. The news release explained how the company was responding to complaints about the faulty hinge.

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Our office parking lot was recently demolished to make way for a new building. I found a parking spot easily even though the lot was demolished.

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Annual reports provide stakeholders with important information. Annual reports are seldom read.

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DHL has initiated a carbon$-$neutral program. Carbon$-$neutral programs help the environment by mitigating carbon emissions.

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Backpacks are convenient for carrying books and other items. Backpacks can cause poor posture.

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Our team project required considerable overtime. The project involved the creation of a business plan. The business plan idea was a coffee shop in Seattle.

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My job is tiring. My job requires writing. Writing is difficult for me$.$

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It is important to have a basic understanding of design when creating a Web site. You may be called on to design a Web site for your company.

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Josh Mankell was CFO of Draco Industries. Draco Industries is a manufacturer of reading lamps. Josh Mankell retired last month after a long and prosperous career as CFO of Draco Industries.