As to Phrases and Clauses.
Remember to place phrases and clauses nearest the words they modify.
Captain George will divide the tools equally among the battalions which are fit for felling timber.
The change of the italicized clause to its proper position next the word tools, gives the intended meaning.
As to Sentences.
1. Use the short complex sentence; such as:—
An attack is expected tomorrow from strong hostile forces whose advanced troops are near FORT MONTGOMERY.
The enemy’s infantry disappeared to the south as soon as our advance cavalry came over the hill.
The use of when, since, because, where, whenever, although, after, till, until, as, so long as, now that, whence, whither, inasmuch as, that, in order that, so that, and lest, with the finite form of the verb is a good construction to practice.
Notice how compact and explicit is the following:—