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Askshameer Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

Is this sentence correct? (Usage of 'Groundwork')

Hi,

Is this a right way to say?

"I'd like to give you a brief groundwork about myself"

If this isn't correct, please let me know how to convey the same message. I know that I can replace the word 'groundwork' with 'introduction' here, but I'd be rather interested making use of the word 'groundwork'.

/Sameer
  

Top answer

No– 'groundwork' is the wrong word entirely. I'd like to give you a brief summary of my background .

  • No– 'groundwork' is the wrong word entirely.
  • I'd like to give you a brief summary of my background .
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No– 'groundwork' is the wrong word entirely.

I'd like to give you a brief summary of my background.
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hi ashshamer. i havent heard this word in this usage. ma y be u can say background
u should say ' i'd like to tell about my background.' or give some information
or like that
anyway
i m late for school now.
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Hi,

'Groundwork' usually refers to preliminary work, preparation.

Clive
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Hi efsun42 -- welcome to English Forums. Plese try to use correct spelling, capitalization and punctuation when you post here. I know that "u" and "i" are fine in instant messages, but on an English language forum we really prefer "you" and "I". Thank you!.
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hi khoff .thank you. but how can explain or say the spelling or pronunciation of the this word here? i can not write.but the first syllable should be extend...
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Askshameer: Here in the United States, most people would probably not consider "groundwork" as substitute for "introduction." One good dictionary has a sentence something like this: What country will be the first to lay the groundwork (basic work) for a moon colony? You could say, "I'd like to give you some information about my background."
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Hi again efsun 42. What I meant in my post is that you should use a capital letter at the beginning of each sentence, and capitalize the word "I". Of course we don't expect English learners to write perfectly, but deliberate misspellings (like "u" for "you") should be avoided. Thank you!
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ok. if I write here again I care about it...
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Hi,

Or if you write an exam.

Or if you want to show that your English is good.

Clive

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