Simple sentences are important for making clear points. They are also useful for creating tension when writing fiction. However, too many simple sentences can make writing seem disjointed.

教科书出版商麦格劳-希尔公司（McGraw Hill）常常要在两种不同观点之间找到平衡。该公司首席数据科学和人工智能官迪伦·阿雷纳（Dylan Arena）认为，这个历史可以追溯到计算器被发明出来的时候。