Similar words (?)
Hello, recently I got a correction in one of my text and the teacher told me:

"Check your sentences for words that are too similiar to each other. For example you wrote,
"As consequence of this confrontation the consultant..."
You used three words starting with con in one sentence."

I hadn't thought about this issue before, I mean I try to avoid using the same words over and over, but in this case, the words that I used are different even though they begin with the same phonemes.
So, my question is, Is that really a problem? I ask because in my native language at least, nobody would care about it.

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Similar words (?)
Hello, recently I got a correction in one of my text and the teacher told me:

> "Check your sentences for words that are too similiar to each other. For example you wrote,
  "As consequence of this confrontation the consultant..." 
   You used three words starting with con in one sentence."

I hadn't thought about this issue before, I mean I try to avoid using the same words over and over, but in this case, the words that I used are different even though they begin with the same phonemes.
 So, my question is, Is that really a problem?  I ask because in my native language at least, nobody would care about it.

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It doesn't matter. I think the teacher was nitpicking for the sake of it.

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Hello,

As for the content and meaning of your sentences, this is not important. The meaning is correct even if the words start with the same sound. Your instructor is concerned about the fluency of your sentences. Another way to think about this is how the sentence would sound if it were read out loud. While technically it is correct, it sounds a bit awkward. Improving the flow of the sentences enhances your writing, even if it is not strictly required. I hope this helps!

Cheers,
Hanna

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Personally I don't see this being a big issue either. In fact, you can even use this kind if alliteration for emphasis depending on the type of writing you're doing.

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As your teacher got a speech impediment?

It gets boring for native speakers to read or hear the same word over and over again, but as a learner you will not have the vocabulary to use alternative words, for the first two years.
Your teacher should be aware of this and assist and encourage you to better your (word knowledge)

Your teacher has wrongly criticised many great and famous speakers who have used the technique described by Michael.

the one you use here  -->"As consequence of this confrontation the consultant..."

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As for as I know, this is not an issue.

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