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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
aim was twofold
Hi
I was hoping to use this phrase which I thought was correct
The aim was twofold.
But when I checked Google there were many examples of twofold using the plural form.
The aims were twofold
Appreciate if somebody could tell me which form is correct
Thanks
Craig
I was hoping to use this phrase which I thought was correct
The aim was twofold.
But when I checked Google there were many examples of twofold using the plural form.
The aims were twofold
Appreciate if somebody could tell me which form is correct
Thanks
Craig
Top answer
They're both correct. In your case, you're trying to say that one aim has two objectives. " My aim/objective is to do/accomplish A and B.
- They're both correct.
- In your case, you're trying to say that one aim has two objectives.
- " My aim/objective is to do/accomplish A and B.
- My aims/objectives are to do/accomplish A and to do/accomplish B.
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They're both correct.
In your case, you're trying to say that one aim has two objectives.
I'm sure you've heard the old saying of "killing two birds with one stone!"
My aim/objective is to do/accomplish A and B.
My aims/objectives are to do/accomplish A and to do/accomplish B.
In your case, you're trying to say that one aim has two objectives.
I'm sure you've heard the old saying of "killing two birds with one stone!"
My aim/objective is to do/accomplish A and B.
My aims/objectives are to do/accomplish A and to do/accomplish B.
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