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Avid learner Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Life or lives

Hi,

Is the following sentence correct?

"Gaining happiness is our purpose in life, however the reality that we sometimes would do whatever necessary to get it, can make it a curse for our life."

Or should I use "purposes" and "lives"?

Thanks, A.L.
  

Top answer

Gaining happiness is our purpose in lif e; h owever, the fact that we sometimes do whatever is necessary to gain it can make happiness a curse in our lives.

  • Gaining happiness is our purpose in lif e; h owever, the fact that we sometimes do whatever is necessary to gain it can make happiness a curse in our lives.
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Gaining happiness is our purpose in life; however, the fact that we sometimes do whatever is necessary to gain it can make happiness a curse in our lives.
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So, is this sentence incorrect?

"Gaining happiness is our purpose in life; however the reality that we sometimes would do whatever necessary to get it, can make it a curse for our lives."
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avid learnerSo, is this sentence incorrect?
Yes.

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