##  [Gender-inclusive writing: Use sentence fragments](/writing-tips-plus/gender-inclusive-writing-use-sentence-fragments)

## Avertissement

Du contenu semblable en français est présenté dans l’article [Écriture inclusive : reformulations](/fr/cles-de-la-redaction/ecriture-inclusive-reformulations).

Pour plus d’information sur l’écriture inclusive en français, veuillez consulter la page [Écriture inclusive – Lignes directrices et ressources](/fr/cles-de-la-redaction/ecriture-inclusive-lignes-directrices-ressources).

## Section: Inclusive writing

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## On this page

- [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Guidelines for using sentence fragments](#guidelines-using-sentence-fragments)
- [Additional information](#additional-information)

## Introduction

In most writing, you can’t convey complete thoughts without using complete sentences: in other words, sentences that have both a subject and a verb. However, in certain situations, you can use incomplete sentences to make your writing [gender-inclusive](/en/writing-tips-plus/inclusive-writing-glossary#def-gender-inclusive). These incomplete sentences are called sentence fragments.

Example of a gendered sentence and an inclusive solution
| Gendered sentence | Inclusive solution | The applicant must be willing to work one out of four weekends. **He or she** must also be willing to travel on occasion. | The applicant must be - willing to work one out of four weekends - willing to travel on occasion |
|---|---|---|---|

## Guidelines for using sentence fragments

In general, avoid using sentence fragments in formal writing. Consider using them if you’re drafting a work description, job posting or list of tasks, or some similar piece of writing, especially when you have a long list of points.

Examples of gendered sentences and inclusive solutions
| Gendered sentence | Inclusive solution | As a team leader, the applicant will be required to manage 15 employees. **He** must provide team members with guidance and advice. He will be required to prepare the team’s performance appraisals. In consultation with each team member, **he** will be expected to prepare individual learning plans. | As a team leader, the applicant will be required to - manage a team of 15 employees - provide team members with guidance and advice - prepare team members’ performance appraisals - prepare individual learning plans in consultation with each team member |
|---|---|---|---|
| The incumbent develops, implements and evaluates client service programs. **He or she** advises management on how best to improve client services. **He or she** implements innovative solutions to technical problems. | The incumbent - develops, implements and evaluates client service programs; - advises management on how best to improve client services; and - implements innovative solutions to technical problems. |

## Additional information

- [Inclusive writing – Guidelines and resources](inclusive-writing-guidelines-resources)
- [Inclusive writing: Glossary](inclusive-writing-glossary)
- [Fragment, sentence fragment](fragment-sentence-fragment)
- [Vertical lists](vertical-lists)

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