Instruction Manual

User’s Guide SYSTRAN 5.0 175
Using Imperatives
Imperatives are best placed at the beginning of a sentence, rather than embedded in
the sentence.
Example
Instead of: Right click on the job(s) you would like to restore and select "Restore".
Use: Right click on the job(s) you would like to restore. Select "Restore".
Rule: Place imperatives at the beginning of a sentence.
Observing Punctuation Rules
Punctuation divides a sentence into logical parts. Without clear and correct
punctuation, is it often possible to interpret a sentence in several ways.
Using Main Clauses
Example
Instead of: Supply Cassette The supply cassette has a spindle that includes notches for
14.5" widths.
MT Output: La Cassette débitrice la Cassette débitrice a un axe qui inclut des entailles pour des
largeurs de 14.5".
Use: Supply Cassette: The supply cassette has a spindle that includes notches for
14.5" widths.
Or: Supply Cassette; The supply cassette has a spindle that includes notches for
14.5" widths.
MT Output: La Cassette débitrice : La Cassette débitrice a un axe qui inclut des entailles pour
des largeurs de 14.5".
Rule: Place a comma before “and” or “but” to introduce an independent clause. You
can also use a semicolon or start a new sentence.