Instruction Manual

User’s Guide SYSTRAN 5.0 177
Example
Instead of: On August 20, 2001, a new internal power cable connector was introduced to
production that retains sufficient grip with its motherboard contacts.
Use: On August 20, 2001, a new internal power cable connector, that retains sufficient
grip with its motherboard contacts, was introduced to production.
Rule: Keep subordinate clauses close to the phrase they modify, and delimit
embedded (relative) clauses with commas.
Avoiding Multiple Stacking
It is often better to separate a very long sentence into two sentences. This practice
avoids the multiple stacking of main clauses and subordinate clauses.
Example
Instead of: I have a buffer that is manufactured earlier, but I am not installing an Agfaline 44
OLP with a refurbished Avantra 44 imager, so I will need to order this buffer plate
upgrade kit from Agfa Wilmington.
Use: I have a buffer that is manufactured earlier. I am not installing an Agfaline 44 OLP
with a refurbished Avantra 44 imager. I will need to order this buffer plate upgrade
kit from Agfa Wilmington.
Rule: Limit sentence length. A sentence should have only one clause and no sub-
clause, unless required (for example, conditionals such as IF…THEN). In case
of doubt, start a new sentence.
Using Compound Words
Example
Instead of: The CD ROM is available from SYSTRAN SD upon request.
Use: The CD-ROM is available from SYSTRAN SD upon request.
Rule: To avoid ambiguity, hyphenate compound words that modify other words or phrases.