Short sentences exercises

Shorter sentences are easier to read. Aim for an average sentence length between 15-20 words. Avoid sentences longer than 30-35 words.

Exercise 1

Where could you split the following to make them shorter sentences?

Any deviation of these requirements contained within the DCP will require a Development Application to be lodged with Council, accompanied with an Acoustic Report prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced acoustic consultant.
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If you are not satisfied with the decision made, you can refer this matter to Financial Ombudsman Service Limited, an independent and impartial body established to hear and endeavour to resolve complaints by the insuring public.

Rewrite the following into shorter sentences. Then see if you can make them even shorter by improving the language.

As this advice has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs, you should, before acting on the advice, consider its appropriateness to your circumstances.
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As your drink driving lawyer, we will advise you whether the blood alcohol concentration reading was accurate, whether time limits were observed, whether your case could be defended or the seriousness reduced for example from high range to mid range or mid range to low range, and discuss the consequences of being a disqualified driver, suspended driver or cancelled driver.