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Liveinjapan Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Omitting an object

This button sets the device to ABC mode.

If it is clear that the document is about the device, can I say:

This button sets to ABC mode.

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Liveinjapan If it is clear that the document is about the device, can I say: This button sets to ABC mode. You might get away with that, but I'd say, This button activates (the) ABC mode. Opinions may differ on the best solution in this case.

— CalifJim

  • Liveinjapan If it is clear that the document is about the device, can I say: This button sets to ABC mode.
  • You might get away with that, but I'd say, This button activates (the) ABC mode.
  • Opinions may differ on the best solution in this case.
  • CJ
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LiveinjapanIf it is clear that the document is about the device, can I say:

This button sets to ABC mode.
You might get away with that, but I'd say,

This button activates (the) ABC mode.

Opinions may differ on the best solution in this case.

CJ
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CalifJimThis button activates (the) ABC mode.
Great word. Thanks so much, CJ.
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