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Anonymous Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Moving backwards

Are these 3 sentences natural?


How far backwards will this administration set back the country?

In what ways is the country considered backward when comparing it to other developed nations?

We are moving backwards as a nation


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All OK except this. The words 'set back' are usually kept together or at least close. eg How far will this administration set back the country?

— Clive

  • All OK except this.
  • The words 'set back' are usually kept together or at least close.
  • eg How far will this administration set back the country?
  • Clive
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All OK except this.

The words 'set back' are usually kept together or at least close.

eg How far will this administration set back the country?

Clive

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anonymousHow far backwards will this administration set back the country?

"How far will this administration set the country back?" "Backwards" is glaringly redundant with "back", and you need "back" as part of the phrasal verb "set X back".

anonymousIn what ways is the country considered backward when comparing it to other develo
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