See also: Style errors: essay with all e-rater Style errors
| Feedback Element | Message | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 401 - Repetition of Words | You have repeated these words several times in your essay. You may want to substitute other words for variety. Ask your instructor for advice. | Incorrect: "The dog chased the cat. The dog was fast." |
| 402 - Inappropriate Words | This language may not be appropriate when you write an essay. | Incorrect: "The movie was a total bomb." Correct: "The movie was unsuccessful." |
| 403 - Coordinating Conjunctions | These sentences begin with coordinating conjunctions. A sentence that begins with and, but, and or can sometimes be combined with the sentence before it. | Incorrect: "But she didn't know." Correct: "She didn't know." |
| 404 - Short Sentences | You have many short sentences in this essay. You can often improve your sentence structure by combining sentences. | Incorrect: "I like dogs. They are fun." Correct: "I like dogs because they are fun." |
| 405 - Long Sentences | A long sentence may be appropriate, but it could be a run-on sentence or have other grammatical errors. Check to be sure that the grammar and punctuation are correct. | Incorrect: "She likes dogs, but hates cats, yet her brother likes both, and they have a pet dog and a pet cat." |
| 406 - Passive Voice | You have used the passive voice in this sentence. You may want to revise it using the active voice. | Incorrect: "The cake was eaten by him." Correct: "He ate the cake." |
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