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Idealistic Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
Proper usage of words "...adhere to..."
Does this sentence make sense with regard to the way I chose to use my words. The longer I look at it the more it seems incorrect.
"Reverend Parris, Deputy Governor Danforth, Mary Warren, and Abigail Williams are four of the more prominent examples of characters who adhere to the benefit their self."
I appreciate any help!
"Reverend Parris, Deputy Governor Danforth, Mary Warren, and Abigail Williams are four of the more prominent examples of characters who adhere to the benefit their self."
I appreciate any help!
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Hi, Does this sentence make sense with regard to the way I chose to use my words. The longer I look at it the more it seems incorrect. " 'Adhere' does not seem to me to offer a clear, easily understood meaning here.
- Hi, Does this sentence make sense with regard to the way I chose to use my words.
- The longer I look at it the more it seems incorrect.
- " 'Adhere' does not seem to me to offer a clear, easily understood meaning here.
- If you mean 'support', it would be better to simply say 'support'.
- You need to say 'themselves', as the word relates to the plural 'characters'.
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Hi,
Does this sentence make sense with regard to the way I chose to use my words. The longer I look at it the more it seems incorrect.
"Reverend Parris, Deputy Governor Danforth, Mary Warren, and Abigail Williams are four of the more prominent examples of characters who adhere to the benefit their self."
'Adhere'
Does this sentence make sense with regard to the way I chose to use my words. The longer I look at it the more it seems incorrect.
"Reverend Parris, Deputy Governor Danforth, Mary Warren, and Abigail Williams are four of the more prominent examples of characters who adhere to the benefit their self."
'Adhere'
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How about:
"Reverend Parris, Deputy Governor Danforth, Mary Warren, and Abigail Williams are four of the more prominent examples of characters who advocate personal interest."
does that sound right?
"Reverend Parris, Deputy Governor Danforth, Mary Warren, and Abigail Williams are four of the more prominent examples of characters who advocate personal interest."
does that sound right?
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Hi,
How about:
"Reverend Parris, Deputy Governor Danforth, Mary Warren, and Abigail Williams are four of the more prominent examples of characters who advocate personal interest."
does that sound right?
Yes, that sounds better.
I guess you know that 'advocate' suggests 'speak out in favour of'. I
How about:
"Reverend Parris, Deputy Governor Danforth, Mary Warren, and Abigail Williams are four of the more prominent examples of characters who advocate personal interest."
does that sound right?
Yes, that sounds better.
I guess you know that 'advocate' suggests 'speak out in favour of'. I
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