Example of varying sentence variety and length

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The second ingredient is goat's milk. Most over-the-counter milkshakes, even those made at finer creameries, are loaded with cow's milk. Though cow's milk provides a good thinning agent for a common milkshake, only goat's milk has the richness and texture to elevate a milkshake to gourmet status. Goat's milk has an elegant aroma that captivates the senses. In addition, goat's milk settles into layers of creaminess, making each new taste different from the last. Thus, as your guests are enjoying this dessert, it will radiate unique levels of flavor. Fortunately, goat's milk is readily available at finer markets. Be sure to check the freshness label since goat's milk will not have the preservatives that pasteurized cow's milk has.

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The second ingredient is goat's milk. (simple—one IC—6 words) Most over-the-counter milkshakes, even those made at finer creameries, are loaded with cow's milk. (simple –one IC—16 words) Though cow's milk provides a good thinning agent for a common milkshake, only goat's milk has the richness and texture to elevate a milkshake to gourmet status. (complex --one DC, + one IC—27 words) Goat's milk has an elegant aroma that captivates the senses. (simple—one IC—10 words) In addition, goat's milk settles into layers of creaminess; this makes each new taste different from the last. (compound one IC ; + one IC—18 words) Thus, as your guests are enjoying this dessert, it will radiate unique levels of flavor. (complex—one DC, + one IC—15 words) Fortunately, goat's milk is readily available at finer markets. (simple—one IC—9 words) Be sure to check the freshness label since goat's milk will not have the preservatives that pasteurized cow's milk has. (complex—one IC + one DC—20 words)

Simple (IC) —6 words

Simple (IC) —16 words

Complex (DC—comma-- + IC)—27 words

Simple (IC) —10 words

Compound (IC—semicolon-- + IC)—18 words

Complex (DC—comma +-- +IC)—15 words

Simple (IC) —9 words

Complex (IC—NO comma-- + DC)—20 words

One Sentence at a Time

The second ingredient is goat's milk. (simple—one IC—6 words)

Most over-the-counter milkshakes, even those made at finer creameries, are loaded with cow's milk. (simple—16 words)

Though cow's milk provides a good thinning agent for a common milkshake, only goat's milk has the richness and texture to elevate a milkshake to gourmet status. (complex --one DC, + one IC—27 words)

Goat's milk has an elegant aroma that captivates the senses. (simple—one IC—10 words)

In addition, goat's milk settles into layers of creaminess; this makes each new taste different from the last. (compound one IC ; + one IC—18 words)

Thus, as your guests are enjoying this dessert, it will radiate unique levels of flavor. (complex—one DC, + one IC—15 words)

Fortunately, goat's milk is readily available at finer markets. (simple—one IC—9 words)

Be sure to check the freshness label since goat's milk will not have the preservatives that pasteurized cow's milk has. (complex—one IC + one DC—20 words)