Unclear wording
One of 95 rules YabLab tracks in English writing.
The thing that he did was the situation problem.
What he did caused the problem.
Unclear wording
Clear style matches the audience, purpose and level of formality while expressing the idea directly and respectfully.
- Audience
- Choose the right register Vocabulary and forms of address should fit a conversation, report, application or academic text.
- Clarity
- Make the actor and action visible Prefer concrete words and direct relationships over vague or overloaded phrases.
- Respect
- Use current neutral language Choose wording that includes people without unnecessary stereotypes or assumptions.
What YabLab does with this mistake
- Catches it right as you write — comments, email, docs.
- Explains the why in your language, not just the fix.
- Helps you practice it until it is gone for good.