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Rommel Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

Are these two sentences using the word 'dictates' correct?

Are these two sentences using the word 'dictates' correct?

1. Make sure that nobody dictates what kind of career you (must) choose.
2. Make sure that nobody dictates the kind of career you (must) choose.
  

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This is unnatural because "nobody" excludes even the person you're directing the advice to! "

  • This is unnatural because "nobody" excludes even the person you're directing the advice to!
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This is unnatural because "nobody" excludes even the person you're directing the advice to!

Say: "Make sure that nobody forces you to choose your future career."

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