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\"YES\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Using positive words and positive phrases will enhance the tone and improve the effectiveness of your writing. <\/p>\n

Into Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n

Check out how the positive tone improves these sentences:<\/p>\n

Negative:      <\/em>If you do not return your form before 2 August, it will be too late for you to                                   attend the conference. <\/p>\n

Positive:       <\/em>Please return your form before 2 August to register for this conference.<\/p>\n

Negative:      <\/em>We will not be able to supply you with the books unless your full delivery                                       address is provided. <\/p>\n

Positive:<\/em>       Please let us have your address so we can deliver the books. <\/p>\n

Negative:      <\/em>Our shop closes at 10pm every day and all day on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Positive:      <\/em> Our shop opens from 10am to 10pm from Monday to Saturday. <\/p>\n

Negative:     <\/em>Purchases over $1,000 cannot be approved by anyone else except the Sales                                Manager. <\/p>\n

Positive:       <\/em>The Sales Manager must approve purchases over $1,000.<\/p>\n

Negative:<\/em>     This model is very popular, but it only does 35 miles per gallon. <\/p>\n

Positive:<\/em>       This model is very popular, and it does 35 miles per gallon. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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