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Eunjinny Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Result of

This situaton led to the result of the destruction of the land.
Can I use this sentence meaning 'the result is the destruction of the land' ?
  

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The sentence seems awkward to me. " It's obvious from the words "led to" that the destruction is the "result".

  • The sentence seems awkward to me.
  • " It's obvious from the words "led to" that the destruction is the "result".
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The sentence seems awkward to me. It would be better to simply say:

"This situation led to the destruction of the land."

It's obvious from the words "led to" that the destruction is the "result".
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eunjinnyCan I use this sentence meaning 'the result is the destruction of the land' ?
No. In addition to the suggestions above, you could also say,

This situation resulted in the destruction of the land.

CJ

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