Much academic writing consists of prepositional phrase's which have no action tied together by a form of which has no action. Such writing uses more words than plain, active writing does.
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You may want to write abstract, flaccid prose, for doing so has many advantages. Paramedic Method for Sentences 1. One prepositional phrase is fine, two in a row sometimes unavoidable, but three in a row should raise a red flag. You will probably find it nominalized, that is, turned into a noun in a prepositional phrase. Put this action in a simple active verb.