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Anewcomer Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

"delete where applicable"

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00let's say if there are three choices e.g ( goods / foods / drinks ) ( *delete where applicable ) and I want to choose "goods" do I delete out "foods" and "drinks" OR do I delete "goods", to show I choose goods with the " *delete where applicable " text on it02br
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0 Sometimes, you will see "delete where inapplicable".02br
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00By sense, both should have the same meaning.02br
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00delete where applicable = delete where deletions are to be made and02br
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00delete where inapplicable = delete those inapplicable. 0-
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hi what is the answer
AnewcomerHi Teachers

I'm kind of confused with the phrase of "delete where applicable", do we delete the correct one (to show the correct choice) or delete the incorrect ones (show that they're the unwanted choices)

let's say if there are three choices e.g ( goods / foods / drinks ) ( *delete where applicable ) and I want to choos
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They are confusing directions. If your choice is "goods" then delete "foods" and "drinks" so that only "goods" remains. At least, that's what I'd do.
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that's pretty awkward, where do you see this phrase?
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Hi how about "omit where not applicable" ? does it mean that i'll delete my answer?

Please help. thanks!
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Anonymous"omit where not applicable
If it does not apply to your case, don't answer it.
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