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Rommel Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Are 'can' and 'negative' correctly used in the sentence? Does 'negative' fit in the sentence? Doesn't the word 'issues' suggest negative/bad things?

Are 'can' and 'negative' correctly used in the sentence? Does 'negative' fit in the sentence? Doesn't the word 'issues' suggest negative/bad things?

Many people can raise negative issues against Mr. Kennedy, but his conduct will eventually prove him blameless.

  

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You don't ' raise an issue against someone'. An issue is not always a negative matter, but it's odd to speak of 'a negative issue'. I'd consider saying 'a problem'.

  • You don't ' raise an issue against someone'.
  • An issue is not always a negative matter, but it's odd to speak of 'a negative issue'.
  • I'd consider saying 'a problem'.
  • Many people can raise problems concerning Mr.
  • Kennedy, but his conduct will eventually prove him blameless.
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You don't 'raise an issue against someone'.

An issue is not always a negative matter, but it's odd to speak of 'a negative issue'. I'd consider saying 'a problem'.


Many people can raise problems concerning Mr. Kennedy, but his conduct will eventually prove him blameless.

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