3.5 Grasp Technique F5 (Include subject and verb in the first 9 words of a sentence)

In the previous topic about Technique F4, you learned the importance of linking to the preceding text within the first 9 words of a sentence.

Technique F5 extends F4 by stipulating that within those first 9 words, the subject and verb must be included.

To illustrate this, read the following versions of a text and think about which one is easier to grasp the meaning of.

Version A

The definition of seed quality is very broad and encompasses different components for different people. The quality and quantity of flour protein, dough mixing requirements and tolerance, dough handling properties and loaf volume potential are quality parameters of wheat seed for bread bakers.

Version B

The definition of seed quality is very broad and encompasses different components for different people. Quality parameters of wheat seed for bread bakers are the quality and quantity of flour protein, dough mixing requirements and tolerance, dough handling properties and loaf volume potential.

Example from Cargill M and O’Connor P 2013 Writing Scientific Research Articles: Strategy and Steps

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