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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

make effort

Do we say 'to make an effort'?

Every time I make an effort like walk up stairs I'm out of breath.

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I think you want "exert oneself". " To make an effort is more like to try.

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I think you want "exert oneself". "Every time I exert myself, like walking up stairs, I get out of breath." To make an effort is more like to try.
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Thanks!!! Would I have to say 'like walk up' or 'like walking up'?

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Ps May I ask you a couple of other multiple choice verb choices please?
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My grammar was a little loose in my example because I wanted to change as little as possible. "Walk" works, too, but it is also a tad loose because of "like".

If your verbs are on the same topic, sure, ask away. If not, it will be better to start a new thread where everybody will see it and will be able to help.
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