Avoiding Telegraphic English

The term telegraphic English refers to writing in which words have been omitted for brevity. Functional words, such as articles and pronouns, are frequently omitted. Adjectives and linking verbs, such as is and are, are sometimes omitted. Telegraphic English is frequently ambiguous. Consider this message:

Empty File

Is Empty a verb (Empty the file) or is it an adjective (The file is empty)? Evaluate error messages, and if they might be ambiguous because of telegraphic English, reinstate the omitted words. This message contains two words that might or might not be verbs:

Quantity Changes Impact Rate Master

If Changes is a verb and Impact is an adjective, rewrite as The quantity changes the impact rate master. If Changes is a plural noun and Impact is a verb, rewrite as Changes in quantity impact the rate master.