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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Question about writing objectives

Objective: To learn words/phrases to ask for and give advice

The above text was said to be wrong. I understand that the construction is awkward, but is it wrong? If it is, what's the grammar rule to support it?
  

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It is wrong indeed. Because you should specify what you're asking for in the first place. Objective: To learn words/phrases to ask for advice and give one.

  • It is wrong indeed.
  • Because you should specify what you're asking for in the first place.
  • Objective: To learn words/phrases to ask for advice and give one.
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It is wrong indeed. Because you should specify what you're asking for in the first place.

Objective: To learn words/phrases to ask for advice and give one.
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AnonymousObjective: To learn words/phrases to ask for and give advice
I wouldn't object to it excessively.

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