Put statements in positive form.

In his Elements of Style, William Strunk wrote,Make definite assertions. Avoid tame, colorless, hesitating, noncommittal language. Use the word not as a means of denial or in antithesis, never as a means of evasion.Here are examples to show the difference ...John was not very often on time. >>> John usually came late.Lisa did not think that was a very nice thing to say. >>> Lisa thought that a