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Rommel Posted 9 years ago
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Is this sentence using ‘while,’ ‘imperative,’ ‘exercise,’ and ‘wise’ correct and acceptable? I think it really is. Please correct it if it’s wrong. Another: should there really be no ‘the’ before ‘details.’

Is this sentence using ‘while,’ ‘imperative,’ ‘exercise,’ and ‘wise’ correct and acceptable? I think it really is. Please correct it if it’s wrong. Another: should there really be no ‘the’ before ‘details.’ Thank you.


While it is true that the twin brothers’ life experiences can be a source of inspiration for their younger sister, it is imperative that they exercise wise discretion in giving her details.

  

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I prefer no 'the'. I'd delete 'wise', as it is implied by the word 'discretion'.

— Clive

  • I prefer no 'the'.
  • I'd delete 'wise', as it is implied by the word 'discretion'.
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I prefer no 'the'. I'd delete 'wise', as it is implied by the word 'discretion'.
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