# Sentences > Sentences: Where Paragraphs Come Together --- ## Pages - [Sitemap](https://www.sentences.uk/sitemap/): ## Posts - [Less is More](https://www.sentences.uk/ideas/less-is-more/): There’s something quietly revolutionary about saying more with less, isn’t there? In a world that shouts for attention, brevity whispers—and... - [How Many Words in a Sentence](https://www.sentences.uk/writing/how-many-words-in-a-sentence/): For clarity and readability, most sentences in everyday writing tend to fall between 10 and 20 words, though this can vary widely depending on context. - [The Em Dash](https://www.sentences.uk/writing/em-dash/): The em dash (—) adds emphasis, clarity, or a dramatic pause to writing. The em dash can replace nearly any other punctuation mark—the wild card of punctuation. - [How Many Sentences in a Paragraph?](https://www.sentences.uk/writing/how-many-sentences-in-a-paragraph/): A typical paragraph usually includes 3 to 5 sentences, though this varies with writing style and purpose. Shorter paragraphs (1–3 sentences) are more punchy! - [The Future of Society](https://www.sentences.uk/soc-pol/the-future-of-society/): Significant changes in technology, culture, and global challenges will shape the future of society, and how we work—affecting all our lives. - [Dealing with Failure](https://www.sentences.uk/life/dealing-with-failure/): Dealing with failure isn’t easy—it can knock us down and make us doubt everything we thought we had figured out, yet is one of the best teachers. - [Thoughts on Creativity](https://www.sentences.uk/ideas/thoughts-on-creativity/): Creativity jolts us out of autopilot, letting us see the world from fresh angles, sparking new solutions to old problems—adding a touch of something different. - [The Pomodoro Technique](https://www.sentences.uk/life/the-pomodoro-technique/): The Pomodoro Technique focuses on working in short, intense intervals of 25 minutes followed by a 5-minute break to increase productivity—it sounds so easy! - [The Human Rights Act 1988](https://www.sentences.uk/soc-pol/the-human-rights-act-1988/): The Human Rights Act 1998 was created to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of the people of Britain from the government, police, and schools. - [Thoughts on Music](https://www.sentences.uk/ent-arts/thoughts-on-music/): Music comes in all sizes, from big operatic sounds to a guy in the pub with his guitar singing old folk songs. Music is personal, and the genres often overlap. - [Favourite Song](https://www.sentences.uk/ent-arts/favourite-song/): Music—how can anyone have just one favourite song when there’s so much variety? Disco, Pop, Rock, Glam Rock—oh, my pre-teens! I don't have a favourite song! - [The Creative Process](https://www.sentences.uk/ideas/the-creative-process/): The creative process, like trying to catch butterflies in a storm—one delicate wing brushes against you—creativity finds you when you're least expecting it. - [More Thoughts on AI](https://www.sentences.uk/tech/more-thoughts-on-ai/): AI is a powerful tool that’s evolving at lightning speed. It processes vast amounts of data to generate insights, automate... - [The Ethics of Science](https://www.sentences.uk/philosophy/the-ethics-of-science/): The Ethics of Science isn’t about rules; it’s using knowledge responsibly—not about halting progress but about helping humanity rather than harms it. - [Thoughts on the Meaning of Life](https://www.sentences.uk/philosophy/thoughts-on-the-meaning-of-life/): The meaning of life—one of those questions that sneaks up on you at 2 a.m. or while having a cup of coffee. What is it? The fact that I still don’t know either! - [Thoughts on AI](https://www.sentences.uk/tech/thoughts-on-ai/): AI, or artificial intelligence, moving from science fiction to science fact within a few years, & with that, almost every advert suggests their product uses AI. - [Choice of Books](https://www.sentences.uk/ent-arts/choice-of-books/): Books! What is it about books? Hardbacks feel serious. Then there’s the paperback—lighter, more casual. Then there’s the eBook or... - [Thinking About Doing Something](https://www.sentences.uk/life/thinking-about-doing-something/): How much time do we waste thinking about doing something or waiting for the "right" time to do something? With me it's waiting for motivation to kick in - [Today, I went Gadgetless](https://www.sentences.uk/life/today-i-went-gadgetless/): Today, I went gadgetless—OK, for only twenty minutes or so! It was just me and the world outside. No phone, no laptop, just… me! - [Watching England](https://www.sentences.uk/sports/watching-england/): Watching England play football is like being promised a grand fireworks display and getting a sparkler—It's becoming a thing of love and hate at the same time. - [I Procrastinate](https://www.sentences.uk/writing/i-procrastinate/): I procrastinate. I know that's very short for a sentence, but I do. It's a fact! Another short sentence: I may be deliberately delaying writing this piece. - [Time. It’s a sneaky little bugger.](https://www.sentences.uk/life/time-its-a-sneaky-little-bugger/): One minute, you’re sipping your morning coffee, the next minute, it’s 5 pm, and you’ve done precisely... nothing. --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages ### Sitemap - Published: 2024-10-11 - Modified: 2024-10-11 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/sitemap/ --- ## Posts ### Less is More - Published: 2025-01-20 - Modified: 2025-01-20 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/ideas/less-is-more/ - Categories: Ideas & Creativity - Tags: Brevity, Creative Thinking, Minimalism, Reflection, Simplicity There’s something quietly revolutionary about saying more with less, isn’t there? In a world that shouts for attention, brevity whispers—and somehow, it’s the whispers we lean in for. Less is more celebrates that space where fewer words leave room for thought, where simplicity doesn’t mean absence but rather an invitation to reflect, to linger. It’s not about what’s left unsaid; it’s about what’s perfectly placed. Because sometimes, the most powerful stories aren’t in the pages we read but in the pauses between the lines. (more... ) --- ### How Many Words in a Sentence > For clarity and readability, most sentences in everyday writing tend to fall between 10 and 20 words, though this can vary widely depending on context. - Published: 2024-11-08 - Modified: 2024-11-08 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/writing/how-many-words-in-a-sentence/ - Categories: Writing - Tags: Writing Process The number of words in a sentence can vary widely depending on its purpose, style, and context. In general, a sentence can range from as few as one word—like an emphatic “Yes! ”—to well over 30 words in complex academic or literary texts. For clarity and readability, most sentences in everyday writing tend to fall between 10 and 20 words. In effect, short sentences are like quick bites—easy to chew on, which keeps people interested. Longer sentences, though, give room to add a bit more detail. In writing, finding the right mix of sentence length is key: too many short sentences can feel jumpy, like reading a list, but drag them out too long, and you’ll likely start to lose your audience’s attention. It’s all about the rhythm! (more... ) --- ### The Em Dash > The em dash (—) adds emphasis, clarity, or a dramatic pause to writing. The em dash can replace nearly any other punctuation mark—the wild card of punctuation. - Published: 2024-11-02 - Modified: 2024-11-02 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/writing/em-dash/ - Categories: Writing - Tags: Punctuation The em dash (—) adds emphasis, clarity, or a dramatic pause to writing and is my favourite punctuation mark—favourite punctuation mark; WTF! Is there a thing? Anyhow, unlike commas, colons, or parentheses, which often have specific rules, the em dash is more flexible. It can replace nearly any other punctuation mark when extra emphasis or a break in thought is needed. It's the wild card of punctuation. It's perfect for when you need a pause with a bit more drama or can't decide where the sentence is going—now, how am I going to finish this... (more... ) --- ### How Many Sentences in a Paragraph? > A typical paragraph usually includes 3 to 5 sentences, though this varies with writing style and purpose. Shorter paragraphs (1–3 sentences) are more punchy! - Published: 2024-10-30 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/writing/how-many-sentences-in-a-paragraph/ - Categories: Writing - Tags: Writing Process A typical paragraph usually includes 3 to 5 sentences, though this varies with writing style and purpose. Shorter paragraphs (1–3 sentences) can deliver impactful points, while longer ones (5+ sentences) suit detailed explanations. The main thing is coherence: each paragraph should clearly present one main idea or theme, whether it’s concise or more thorough. (more... ) --- ### The Future of Society > Significant changes in technology, culture, and global challenges will shape the future of society, and how we work—affecting all our lives. - Published: 2024-10-30 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/soc-pol/the-future-of-society/ - Categories: Society & Politics - Tags: AI: Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change, Environment, Future of Society Significant changes in technology, culture, and global challenges will probably shape the future of society. Issues like climate change, new tech like AI, and even how we work will affect our lives. To keep up, people will need to adapt quickly, make intelligent choices and think about what’s fair for everyone. The world might become more connected, but we could also see new divides. The decisions we make now—about things like school, the environment, and working together with other countries—will shape what’s next. In the end, the future depends on our ability to balance progress with kindness, aiming for a world where everyone can thrive. (more... ) --- ### Dealing with Failure > Dealing with failure isn’t easy—it can knock us down and make us doubt everything we thought we had figured out, yet is one of the best teachers. - Published: 2024-10-30 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/life/dealing-with-failure/ - Categories: Life - Tags: Failure, Motivation, Personal Growth, Personal Reflection, Perspective Dealing with failure isn’t easy—it can knock us down and make us doubt everything we thought we had figured out. But, strangely, failure is one of the best teachers we’ll ever have. It forces us to pause, take a step back, and look at things from a different perspective. When we start seeing failure as just another step in the process, it stops feeling like the end of the road. (more... ) --- ### Thoughts on Creativity > Creativity jolts us out of autopilot, letting us see the world from fresh angles, sparking new solutions to old problems—adding a touch of something different. - Published: 2024-10-27 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/ideas/thoughts-on-creativity/ - Categories: Ideas & Creativity Creativity jolts us out of autopilot, letting us see the world from fresh angles, sparking new solutions to old problems, or simply adding a touch of something different to the daily grind. And it’s not reserved for artists or inventors; it’s for anyone looking to connect the dots in new ways. Creativity can also give us the flexibility to adapt when life takes an unexpected turn. (more... ) --- ### The Pomodoro Technique > The Pomodoro Technique focuses on working in short, intense intervals of 25 minutes followed by a 5-minute break to increase productivity—it sounds so easy! - Published: 2024-10-27 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/life/the-pomodoro-technique/ - Categories: Life - Tags: Productivity, Time Management The Pomodoro Technique focuses on working in short, intense intervals of 25 minutes followed by a 5-minute break to increase productivity. It sounds so easy to implement. One phone call, and poof, those 25 minutes vanish! But when you do manage to stay on track, it feels great. The short, focused work bursts paired with quick breaks keep you sharp without hitting that burnout wall. The Pomodoro Technique focuses on working in short, intense intervals of 25 minutes followed by a 5-minute break to increase productivity. It sounds so easy to implement. One phone call, and poof, those 25 minutes vanish! But when you do manage to stay on track, it feels great. The short, focused work bursts paired with quick breaks keep you sharp without hitting that burnout wall. (more... ) --- ### The Human Rights Act 1988 > The Human Rights Act 1998 was created to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of the people of Britain from the government, police, and schools. - Published: 2024-10-27 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/soc-pol/the-human-rights-act-1988/ - Categories: Society & Politics The Human Rights Act 1998 was created to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of the people of Britain—technically, Europe! It makes sure that public bodies—like the government, police, and schools—treat people with fairness, respect, and dignity. Introduced in 1998, the Human Rights Act brought the rights outlined in the European Convention on Human Rights directly into UK law, allowing people to defend their rights in UK courts. So why are so many Conservative and Reform MPs set on scrapping it? The Human Rights Act means we can hold public bodies accountable—perhaps that is their motivation. (more... ) --- ### Thoughts on Music > Music comes in all sizes, from big operatic sounds to a guy in the pub with his guitar singing old folk songs. Music is personal, and the genres often overlap. - Published: 2024-10-16 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/ent-arts/thoughts-on-music/ - Categories: Entertainment & Arts - Tags: Music Music comes in all shapes and sizes, from big operatic sounds to a guy in the pub with his guitar singing old folk songs. Music is personal, and the genres often overlap. None of us can resist a foot tap. Whether it’s the pounding bass of a nightclub or the sweet melody of a lullaby, music reaches deep, bringing memories to life or helping us get lost in the moment. It’s the soundtrack to our days, and no matter the style, there’s always a tune that connects us to an emotion, an experience, or a thought we didn’t know we had. (more... ) --- ### Favourite Song > Music—how can anyone have just one favourite song when there’s so much variety? Disco, Pop, Rock, Glam Rock—oh, my pre-teens! I don't have a favourite song! - Published: 2024-10-16 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/ent-arts/favourite-song/ - Categories: Entertainment & Arts - Tags: Music, Personal Reflection Music—how can anyone have just one favourite song when there’s so much variety? Disco takes me straight back to the nights I worked as a bouncer in a nightclub. Rock? That also takes me back, but to completely different memories. Glam Rock—oh, my pre-teens! Every genre seems to carry a time stamp, like how a particular song instantly carries you back to a place or a feeling. I missed out on years of music and now find myself discovering songs I heard but never really listened to—they may have been playing on the TV or some other form of media—yet in my early thirties, I had drifted away from music. (more... ) --- ### The Creative Process > The creative process, like trying to catch butterflies in a storm—one delicate wing brushes against you—creativity finds you when you're least expecting it. - Published: 2024-10-14 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/ideas/the-creative-process/ - Categories: Ideas & Creativity - Tags: Creative Process, Inspiration The creative process is like trying to catch butterflies in a storm. At first, you’re standing there with your net, hopeful and maybe a bit naïve. The ideas flutter just out of reach, taunting you with flashes of brilliance. You give chase, darting this way and that, sometimes catching nothing but air, sometimes trapping something unexpected and even stranger than what you were after. And when you're about to give up, soaked and winded, one delicate wing brushes against your fingertips—creativity isn't caught by force but finds you when you're least expecting it. (more... ) --- ### More Thoughts on AI - Published: 2024-10-14 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/tech/more-thoughts-on-ai/ - Categories: Technology - Tags: AI: Artificial Intelligence AI is a powerful tool that's evolving at lightning speed. It processes vast amounts of data to generate insights, automate tasks, and even mimic human conversation. AI is being used in everything from healthcare to entertainment. But like any tool, it needs to be handled with care to ensure it benefits us all responsibly. (more... ) --- ### The Ethics of Science > The Ethics of Science isn’t about rules; it’s using knowledge responsibly—not about halting progress but about helping humanity rather than harms it. - Published: 2024-10-14 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/philosophy/the-ethics-of-science/ - Categories: Philosophy, Science & Nature - Tags: Ethics, Responsible Innovation, Science Ethics The Ethics of Science isn’t about memorising rules; it’s about applying knowledge responsibly. It’s not about halting progress but about steering it in a way that helps humanity rather than harms it. Perhaps, rather than fearing we’ve gone too far, the challenge lies in ensuring that progress is always accompanied by foresight and care. It might sound complicated, but it’s a simple principle—science should serve us, not make us question our own values. Or maybe I’m just overthinking this... either that, or I’ve been watching too many sci-fi movies. (more... ) --- ### Thoughts on the Meaning of Life > The meaning of life—one of those questions that sneaks up on you at 2 a.m. or while having a cup of coffee. What is it? The fact that I still don’t know either! - Published: 2024-10-13 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/philosophy/thoughts-on-the-meaning-of-life/ - Categories: Philosophy - Tags: Existential Thoughts, Family, Life Philosophy,, Life Purpose, Personal Growth, Personal Reflection, The Meaning of Life The meaning of life—one of those big, lingering questions that sneaks up on you at 2 a. m. or when you’re halfway through a cup of coffee, staring out of the window. It’s funny. We’re all sort of wandering through life, trying to figure it out as if there’s one neat answer waiting for us. But maybe there isn’t. Perhaps the meaning of life is found in the little things—like being with family or when you’re lost in thought. Possibly, there is no grand purpose; it’s more about the meaning we give to the moments we have. Or maybe that’s just me trying to make sense of the fact that I still don’t know either! (more... ) --- ### Thoughts on AI > AI, or artificial intelligence, moving from science fiction to science fact within a few years, & with that, almost every advert suggests their product uses AI. - Published: 2024-10-12 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/tech/thoughts-on-ai/ - Categories: Technology - Tags: AI: Artificial Intelligence AI, or artificial intelligence, is a blend of algorithms and data that understands us better than we do ourselves—or so it seems. It has moved from science fiction to science fact within a few years, and with that, almost every advert suggests their product uses AI. But with all its brilliance, there's a sense of unease, too. What happens when we rely on it a bit too much? Maybe it's just me, but I'm wondering if I'm slowly outsourcing my brain to the cloud. (more... ) --- ### Choice of Books - Published: 2024-10-12 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/ent-arts/choice-of-books/ - Categories: Entertainment & Arts - Tags: Books, Convenience, eBooks, Mobile Library, Physical vs Digital Books! What is it about books? Hardbacks feel serious. Then there's the paperback—lighter, more casual. Then there's the eBook or any other kind of digital book—they're really laid back—yet, despite their convenience, eBooks seem to lack the soul of their physical counterparts. Still, there's something to be said for carrying a whole library in your pocket. Each type has its place, though I now prefer eBooks as they are on my phone, and I take my phone everywhere; therefore, I have access to a book—now, where is that charger? (more... ) --- ### Thinking About Doing Something > How much time do we waste thinking about doing something or waiting for the "right" time to do something? With me it's waiting for motivation to kick in - Published: 2024-10-11 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/life/thinking-about-doing-something/ - Categories: Life - Tags: Mindfulness, Motivation, Personal Development, Procrastination, Time Perception How much time do we waste thinking about doing something or waiting for the "right" time to do something? I find that I am often waiting for motivation to kick in—it rarely does. But that may be the point. Perhaps it's not about finding time or waiting for it but realising it's happening right now, whether you're ready or not. (more... ) --- ### Today, I went Gadgetless > Today, I went gadgetless—OK, for only twenty minutes or so! It was just me and the world outside. No phone, no laptop, just… me! - Published: 2024-10-11 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/life/today-i-went-gadgetless/ - Categories: Life - Tags: Digital Detox, Mindfulness, Nature Appreciation, Personal Reflection, Well-Being Today, I went gadgetless—OK, for only twenty minutes or so! It was just me and the world outside. No phone, no laptop, just... me! I found myself looking out of the kitchen window, watching life beyond the glass. Two rooks were hopping about on the green, pecking the ground as if they had some grand plan for finding food. They worked in a slow, methodical way—who knew? Sometimes, I work like a Rook! (more... ) --- ### Watching England > Watching England play football is like being promised a grand fireworks display and getting a sparkler—It's becoming a thing of love and hate at the same time. - Published: 2024-10-11 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/sports/watching-england/ - Categories: Sports - Tags: England, Expectations, Fan Experience, Football, Love-Hate, Sports Critique, Team Performance, Underperformance Watching England play football is like being promised a grand fireworks display and getting a sparkler—OK, but nothing to get excited about. How often do you go into a game thinking, "They'll get it right this time," only for that expectation to fade after 20 minutes? How often do the players underperform? How often do you think, Why are you playing him—and there! I know they have had some great results, but only because they have bored the opposing team into submission—Football! It's becoming a thing of love and hate at the same time. (more... ) --- ### I Procrastinate > I procrastinate. I know that's very short for a sentence, but I do. It's a fact! Another short sentence: I may be deliberately delaying writing this piece. - Published: 2024-10-11 - Modified: 2024-11-02 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/writing/i-procrastinate/ - Categories: Writing - Tags: Motivation, Personal Reflection, Procrastination, Productivity, Writing Process I procrastinate. I know that's very short for a sentence, but I do. It's a fact! Another short sentence: I may be deliberately delaying writing this piece. Anyhow, move on, David and write something about procrastination—please! A few moments of thought... Sometimes, my procrastination leads to a period of deep reflection, after which I promptly go back to procrastinating. Baby steps, right? That's it, I'm afraid; if you want to know more about procrastination, buy a dictionary—or thesaurus. (more... ) --- ### Time. It’s a sneaky little bugger. > One minute, you’re sipping your morning coffee, the next minute, it’s 5 pm, and you’ve done precisely... nothing. - Published: 2024-10-10 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.sentences.uk/life/time-its-a-sneaky-little-bugger/ - Categories: Life - Tags: Personal Growth, Procrastination, Productivity, Time, Time Management, Time Perception Time. It’s a sneaky little bugger. One minute, you’re sipping your morning coffee, feeling quite optimistic about everything you’re going to get done. The next minute, it’s 5 pm, and you’ve done precisely... none of them. Honestly, I’m starting to think there’s some time gremlin that speeds things up the moment I sit down to do anything remotely productive. (more... ) ---