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Chenyincheng Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Bring to sb's attention

Hi all,

Normally, we "bring something to somebody's attention". But can we "bring to somebody's attention something"? Do you find the following sentence problematic? If so, how would you rephrase it?

I am writing to bring to your attention what I consider (to be?) an inappropriate professional conduct by one of your staff member.

Thank you.
  

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chenyincheng But can we "bring to somebody's attention something"? Not unless "something" is a very lengthy set of words, as you have here. chenyincheng I am writing to bring to your attention what I consider inappropriate professional conduct by one of your staff members.

— CalifJim

  • chenyincheng But can we "bring to somebody's attention something"?
  • Not unless "something" is a very lengthy set of words, as you have here.
  • chenyincheng I am writing to bring to your attention what I consider inappropriate professional conduct by one of your staff members.
  • As shown above.
  • "to be" is optional.
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chenyinchengBut can we "bring to somebody's attention something"?
Not unless "something" is a very lengthy set of words, as you have here.
chenyinchengI am writing to bring to your attention what I consider inappropriate professional conduct by one of your staff members.
As shown above. "to be" is optional.

Also,
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Thank you for answering, CalifJim! So both are acceptable?

1. I am writing to bring your attention to what I consider inappropriate professional conduct by one of your staff members.

2. I am writing to bring to your attention what I consider inappropriate professional conduct by one of your staff members.
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chenyinchengSo both are acceptable?
Yes. I prefer the first.

CJ
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