I like reading, as truncated. In my book, this is not a truncated sentence. I believe that a truncated sentence is one that has been cut short (truncated) causing ambiguity as to its meaning. For example: I like reading more than John [does]. like reading, as truncated. In my book, this is not a truncated sentence. I believe that a truncated sentence is one that has been cut short (truncated) causing ambiguity as to its meaning. For example: I like reading more than John [does].