Is sentence correct?

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Our church will not be able to achieve the objective of having a total of 5000 members if we do not make sufficient efforts or take any constructive actions to realise the target.

Are the words in bold fine? Are 'a total of' and 'constructive' necessary? Please correct any other errors in the sentence.

Many thanks.

Peaceblinkfriend · Accepted Answer

It should be 'Is this sentence correct?' instead of 'Is sentence correct?'

Best wishes,

PBF

Yoong Liat · Answer

PeaceblinkfriendIt should be 'Is this sentence correct?' instead of 'Is sentence correct?'
Best wishes,

PBF

I think for title, leaving out 'this' is fine. I don't know whether other members agree with me.

Feebs11 · Answer

Yoong LiatOur church will not be able to achieve the objective of having a total of 5000 members if we do not make sufficient efforts or take any constructive actions to realise the target.

Are the words in bold fine? Are 'a total of' and 'constructive' necessary? Please correct any other errors in the sentence.

Many thanks.

"a total" is fine if that is the final number of members.
"constructive" is a good positive addition to "action" {I would use the singular for both "effort" and "action"}

As to the title - it is better to include "this".

Yoong Liat · Answer

Thanks, PBF, for pointing our the error.

Thanks, Feebs, for your constructive comments.

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