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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

is that the correct way to say ...?

Hi I am working on some work and I need to say this:

Basil was a symbol of love in ancient Italy, leafs
of Basil in the hair of a young man has symbolized
his meanings of getting married.

is that the correct way to say it ? can I say that different / better ?

thanks

Tal
  

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I think it would be clearer if you put it this way - Basil was a symbol of love in ancient Italy. Leaves of basil worn in a young man's hair showed his intentions of getting married. Does that help?

— Tearsofjoy

  • I think it would be clearer if you put it this way - Basil was a symbol of love in ancient Italy.
  • Leaves of basil worn in a young man's hair showed his intentions of getting married.
  • Does that help?
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I think it would be clearer if you put it this way -

Basil was a symbol of love in ancient Italy. Leaves of basil worn in a young man's hair showed his intentions of getting married.

Does that help?
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thanks

but should i say leaves or leafs ?

thanks

tal
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The correct plural is "leaves."
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TearsofjoyThe correct plural is "leaves."
Shouldn't it also be "intention" (singular) of getting married?
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