IMPROVING YOUR STYLE / 95 These are just a few of the sentence variations you can use.XX 1. Correct the following: (a) The school are hoping to raise enough money to build a new drama studio. ◆ Remember to use commas in the correct places when more than one clause is used. ◆ Always check your work. ◆ Avoid unnecessary repetition and tautologies. ◆ Check spellings of frequently misspelled words. ◆ Vary your sentence structure. ◆ Avoid the use of jargon. ◆ Clichés are frequently used phrases. Avoid them. ◆ A simile is a comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as’. ◆ A metaphor is an implied comparison without the use of ‘like’ or ‘as’. ◆ Personification gives human characteristics to things that are not human. ◆ Use similes and metaphors to ‘colour’ your language. ◆ Delete unnecessary words. PRACTISING WHAT YOU’VE LEARNT USING THE CHECKLIST