Grammatically correct?

Hi.

Since January 2009, I have worked approximately 500 hours studying a pathway in bacteria.

Is the grammar correct and/or is there awkward usage?

The grammar is OK. But the phrase 'a pathway in bacteria' seems awkward. Is it a correct technical expression of your meaning?



Best wishes, Clive

Thanks for the quick reply! I agree, it would be more appropriate to use "a biochemical pathway in bacteria." I was most concerned about having the verbs "worked" and "studying" linked together.

Anonymous it would be more appropriate to use "a biochemical pathway in bacteria."

I agree.

AnonymousI was most concerned about having the verbs "worked" and "studying" linked together.

That is not a problem in my opinion.

CJ

Just my spin...

How about: Since Jan 2009, I have devoted nearly 500 hours on the biochemical bacteria study.....

Hi,

How about: Since Jan 2009, I have devoted nearly 500 hours on the biochemical bacteria study..

Usually, you devote time to something.



Since Jan 2009, I have devoted nearly 500 hours to a/the biochemical bacteria study.



biochemical bacteria study seems an awkward and imprecise phrase.



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AnonymousSince January 2009, I have worked approximately 500 hours studying a pathway in bacteria.

Is the grammar correct and/or is there awkward usage?

Typically in English we "spend" time. So: ..... I have spent approx...