Passive Voice
Nominalization
Third Person
"One" as Pronoun
Formal Alternatives
100

Rewrite: "You can see the benefits of exercise."

"The benefits of exercise can be seen." (or similar passive construction)

100

Rewrite: "You need to implement this policy."

 "The implementation of this policy is necessary." (or "Implementation of this policy is crucial.")

100

Rewrite: "You might think climate change is exaggerated."

"Some might think climate change is exaggerated." (or "One might think..." or "Critics might think...")

100

Rewrite: "You might argue that social media is harmful."

"One might argue that social media is harmful."

100

Rewrite: "You can see that the data supports this claim."

"The data clearly supports this claim." (or "The evidence demonstrates..." or "It is evident that...")

200

Rewrite: "You must consider all perspectives."

"All perspectives must be considered." (or "Consideration of all perspectives is necessary.")

200

Rewrite: "You must examine the data carefully."

"Careful examination of the data is required." (or "The examination of data is essential.")

200

Rewrite: "You need to understand the author's argument."

"Readers need to understand the author's argument." (or "Students need to understand..." or "One must understand...")

200

Rewrite: "You cannot deny the importance of education."

"One cannot deny the importance of education."

200

Rewrite: "You know that technology affects society."

"Technology affects society." (or "It is known that technology affects society." or "The impact of technology on society is undeniable.")

300

Rewrite: "You cannot ignore the evidence presented by researchers."

"The evidence presented by researchers cannot be ignored." (or "The evidence cannot be dismissed.")

300

Rewrite: "You should develop better strategies."

"The development of better strategies is necessary." (or "Better strategy development is needed.")

300

Rewrite: "You often overlook the consequences of your actions."

"People often overlook the consequences of their actions." (or "Individuals often overlook..." or "Society often overlooks...")

300

Rewrite: "You should consider multiple viewpoints."

"One should consider multiple viewpoints." (or "One must consider...")

300

Rewrite: "You should realize that this approach is ineffective."

"This approach is ineffective." (or "Observers will note that this approach is ineffective." or "This approach's ineffectiveness is apparent.")

400

Rewrite: "You will find that this argument is flawed."

"This argument will be found to be flawed." (or "This argument is flawed.") Accept: "It will be found that this argument is flawed."

400

Rewrite: "You cannot deny that education improves lives."

"The improvement of lives through education cannot be denied." (or "Education's life-improving effects are undeniable.")

400

Rewrite: "You cannot succeed without hard work."

"No one can succeed without hard work." (or "Success requires hard work." or "Individuals cannot succeed...")

400

Rewrite: "You would find this evidence compelling."

"One would find this evidence compelling."

400

Rewrite: "You will discover that most people agree with this position."

"Most people agree with this position." (or "Research shows that most people agree..." or "The consensus supports this position.")

500

Rewrite: "You should acknowledge that society has changed dramatically."

"It should be acknowledged that society has changed dramatically." (or "Society's dramatic change should be acknowledged.")

500

Rewrite: "You will recognize the significance of this discovery."

"The significance of this discovery will be recognized." (or "Recognition of this discovery's significance is inevitable.")

500

Rewrite: "You should question authority when necessary."

"Citizens should question authority when necessary." (or "Individuals should question..." or "One should question...")

500

Rewrite: "You have to acknowledge that this policy has failed."

"One must acknowledge that this policy has failed." (or "One has to acknowledge...")

500

Rewrite: "You cannot ignore the fact that inequality persists in our society."

"Inequality persists in our society." (or "The persistence of inequality in society cannot be ignored." or "Society continues to struggle with inequality.")