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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Correct grammatic English reference??

Please advise me which is the correct grammar in writing:

The program is a State-led initiative.

The program is a state lead initiative.

The program is a state led initiative.

I have seen all three forms.

Thank you for your research and advice.
  

Top answer

-- I'd use this one. -- Second choice.

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  • -- I'd use this one.
  • -- Second choice.
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The program is a state-led initiative.-- I'd use this one.


The program is a state lead initiative.-- No good


The program is a state led initiative.-- Second choice.
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Compound adjectives (state-led) which come BEFORE the noun (initiative) are hyphenated.

Therefore #1 is correct.

Note that lead (which can be pronounced as LEHD is a noun form and if pronounced LEED is a verb. Each would be wrong in your sentence.

Mr. Steve
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