據國外學者的調查統計，一個以句號結尾的英語句子，單詞的數量最好不要超過20個，否則的話，句子偏長，聽話人的注意力有可能不集中，漏聽一、兩個單詞，從而影響對整個句子的理解。為了避免句子冗長，通常採取兩種辦法，一種是將一個長句子，劃分為幾個短句子，每個短句子之間有語氣上的停頓，讓聽話人有間歇的感覺，另外一種則是簡化句子的單詞構成，用一些簡單的單詞，代替一些複雜的單詞。下面yjbys網小編就給各位介紹三種常用的簡化方法。
第一種方法是用一個單詞代替一組意義相同的單詞，比如：
①用forget(忘記)代替do not remember(沒有記住)
②用ignore(忽視)代替do not pay attention to(不注意)
③用now(現在)代替at this point in time(此時此刻)
④用because(由於)代替due to the fact that(鑑於下列事實)
第二種方法是省略同義詞或近義詞，比如在下面例句中，形容詞important(重要的)和significant(有重要意義的)，就是兩個同義詞(也可以說是近義詞)，我們可以省略important，只保留significant。
①The government project is important and significant.(這項政府計劃是重要的，有重要意義。)
②The government project is significant.(這項政府計劃有重要意義。)
第三種方法是在不改變句子含義的前提下，省略所有可以省略的'單詞，比如在下面例句中，the cover of the book (書的封面)可以省略成the book cover，is red in color(是紅色的)可以省略成is red。
①The cover of the book is red in color.(書的封面是紅色的)
②The book cover is red.(書的封面是紅色的)
最後我們把這三種方法結合起來，將一個冗長、繞嘴的句子，改寫成一個簡短、易懂的句子。
①University malls must be accessible and free from congestion in order that students, faculty and employees may have unobstructed passage through those areas of the campus.(校內道路必須是便於通行的，不擁堵的，以便讓學生、教師和職員能夠無阻礙地通過，到達校園的各處。)
②University malls must be free enough from congestion to allow people to walk through easily.(校內道路不應當擁堵，以便人們順利通行。)
拓展閱讀：全國英語等級考試三級pets3級寫作範文：求學信/求職信
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am a senior from the Department of Business Administration. I am writing the letter in purpose of applying for admission into your esteemed institution/your recently advertised position for a staff member.
I am sure that I am qualified for it. First, enclosed with this letter is my resume, which further details my previous academic qualifications and work experience. Second, not only do my qualifications and experience make me a perfect candidate for it, my cheerful personality is well suited to studying in your prestigious university/working as a staff member. Last, my hobbies include sports and music.
Words fail me when I try to express my heartfelt gratitude to the help you render me. Your prompt and favorable attention to my inquiry would be highly appreciated.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
