0
Crespo Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Correct me please.
Please correct the following statement.
"In my position as an Assistant Technician, I had the opportunity to work as part of a team, co-operating with others and at the same time being independent. Often, I was able to work on my own initiatives, which I enjoyed so much, as it allowed me to use my own ideas and thoughts."
I look forward to your reply.
Thanks.
"In my position as an Assistant Technician, I had the opportunity to work as part of a team, co-operating with others and at the same time being independent. Often, I was able to work on my own initiatives, which I enjoyed so much, as it allowed me to use my own ideas and thoughts."
I look forward to your reply.
Thanks.
Top answer
"On my own initiative" is a fixed expression using the singular "initiative," and treating the noun as uncountable. When you say "work on my own initiatives" the meaning changes completely. The noun becomes countable, and the implication is that you have a few pet projects of your own, and you worked on them when you were supposed to be working for the company.
- "On my own initiative" is a fixed expression using the singular "initiative," and treating the noun as uncountable.
- When you say "work on my own initiatives" the meaning changes completely.
- The noun becomes countable, and the implication is that you have a few pet projects of your own, and you worked on them when you were supposed to be working for the company.
- "Which I enjoyed so much" is sort of an interjection which is used in casual conversation and friendly written communications.
- It would not be appropriate in a letter to a prospective employer, IMHO.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
2 Answers
0
"On my own initiative" is a fixed expression using the singular "initiative," and treating the noun as uncountable. When you say "work on my own initiatives" the meaning changes completely. The noun becomes countable, and the implication is that you have a few pet projects of your own, and you worked on them when you were supposed to be working for the company.
"Which I enjoyed so much
"Which I enjoyed so much
00
crespo"In my position as an Assistant Technician, I had the opportunity to work as part of a team, co-operating I prefer this word without a hyphen - cooperating) with others and at the same time being independent.Often,I was often (I have a slight preference for the adverb to be placed following the verb, instead of at the beginning. Both are acc
0
Related Questions