Learn English – Is it correct to combine multiple clauses into one sentence

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Is it correct to combine multiple clauses (sub sentences) into one?

For example, let us consider this sentence:

On managerial side, I am experienced in accounting software, have been working throughout the life cycle of product, and have
considerable experience for enhancing and improving existing
products.

Here I am combining 3 clauses to make they one sentence, so I am wondering if it is grammatical?

Best Answer

Yes, you can use multiple clauses in a sentence. The clauses need to be parallel in structure. Your clauses are okay grammatically (I am..., have been..., have.) but the sentence is a little clumsy (which I think you sense). With a long sentence, you will want to delete unnecessary words and make the clauses strictly parallel.

I would suggest rewording your sentence to something like this:

On the managerial side, I have extensive experience with accounting software, a history of working with this product throughout its life cycle*, and a demonstrated talent for improving existing products.

(*I'm not sure of the meaning of this clause in your original sentence, so I am not sure if this is what you meant. It might also be better to name the product where I have this product.)

In this revision, I use the verb have once and each clause is now a noun clause...experience, history, talent.

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