Say it plainly — Writing Room · Free Press

Leo's first draft is full of long words. Help her rewrite it so a 10-year-old reader understands. Choose the clearest version each time.

Your task

Choose the clearest version each time.

Clear writing uses short sentences, everyday words and one idea at a time.
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Score

How news works — You understood how this part of journalism works.
Truth & accuracy — You checked the facts before telling them.
Fair & kind — You were fair to the people in the story.

In real life

Real world: plain-language guidelines are used by the EU institutions ('How to write clearly') and by many newsrooms.

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