VAGUE AND SPECIFIC SENTENCES Here are some sentences that lack accuracy, followed by better versions that use pin-
pointing:
Vague: Janus needs to file his application soon. Specific: Janus needs to file his application by January 4. Vague: Space exploration has helped human beings in many ways. Specific: The many benefits of space travel include the invention of fire detectors, calculators, Kevlar, and CATscan and MRI technologies. Vague: Investing money in the stock market can be risky. Specific: Over the last year, a $1,000 investment in a large-cap stock fund became worth $820. That same investment placed in a savings account totaled $1,065.
