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Angliholic Posted 15 years ago
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It has often been said of learning a new skill

"Practice makes perfect" has often been said of learning a new skill.

Hi,

I ran across the above in an article entitled "Practice makes perfect." It sounds a bit strange to me, so I'd like to rewrite it using my way of thinking as the following. Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.

When it comes to learning a new skill, "practice makes perfect" is sure to be mentioned of.

When it comes to learning a new skill, people will definitely say/think of "practice makes perfect."
  

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Hi, "Practice makes perfect" has often been said of learning a new skill. " It sounds a bit strange to me, so I'd like to rewrite it using my way of thinking as the following. Correct me if I am wrong.

  • Hi, "Practice makes perfect" has often been said of learning a new skill.
  • " It sounds a bit strange to me, so I'd like to rewrite it using my way of thinking as the following.
  • Correct me if I am wrong.
  • Thanks.
  • When it comes to learning a new skill, "practice makes perfect" is sure to be mentioned of.
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Hi,

"Practice makes perfect" has often been said of learning a new skill.

Hi,

I ran across the above in an article entitled "Practice makes perfect." It sounds a bit strange to me, so I'd like to rewrite it using my way of thinking as the following. Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.

When it comes to learning a new skill, "p
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Thanks, Clive, for the correction and help.

It's obvious that I still need practicing every day for I'm prone to make errors in writing.

I couldn't agree with you more on your suggestions.

When it comes to learning a new skill, "practice makes perfect" is often mentioned.

When it comes to learning a new skill, people will often say of "practice makes p
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Hi,

When it comes to learning a new skill, "practice makes perfect" is often mentioned.


When it comes to learning a new skill, people will often say of "practice makes perfect." Delete 'of'.


By the way, does the original sound right and good to you?
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Thanks, Clive, for your help again.

But I'm a bit confused.

Why must I delete "of" in my second version while the original and your version keep it?
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Hi,

Here are some things you can say.

When it comes to learning a new skill, people will often say "practice makes perfect."

They say these words.

When it comes to learning a

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