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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

"neglect" correctly used?

Hi,

P1: Did you take the drugs the doctor gave you?
P2: No, i will in a few
P3: Ok, but don't neglect!

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Hi, P1: Did you take the drugs the doctor gave you? P2: No, I will in a few hours. P3: Ok, but don't neglect to !

— Clive

  • Hi, P1: Did you take the drugs the doctor gave you?
  • P2: No, I will in a few hours.
  • P3: Ok, but don't neglect to !
  • The above is correct grammar, but the word 'neglect' is seldom used in such a context.
  • It sounds very stiff and overly formal.
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Hi,

P1: Did you take the drugs the doctor gave you?
P2: No, I will in a few hours.
P3: Ok, but don't neglect to!

The above is correct grammar, but the word 'neglect' is seldom used in such a context. It sounds very stiff and overly formal.

Much more common is the word '
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