<p>Quick question, is it safe to use conjunctions on the essay for the sake of having a lower word count? Would it make my essay sound less intelligent, or is it acceptable because the readers know that there is a word limit?I know my teachers have told me to write entire phrases out, but that rule only really applied to formal writing, and these are rather the opposite. Any help would be greatly appreciated</p>
<p>I had a similar question. For ALL my school essays if I were to use a conjunction I would automatically have points deducted. But do the essay readers really care?</p>
<p>Er, contractions I meant :S</p>
<p>Conjunctions are okay.</p>