so much time and effort

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when you want to use "so much time and effort", which verb would you most likely use?   1. spend2. take 3. use 4. none of the above

J x · Accepted Answer

konbanwa,

for me, i'll use "spend".

and if the subject is something, i'll say "it cost me so much time and effort".

welcome to correct me if any mistake.

GPY · Answer

Strictly speaking, I think "expend" fits best with both nouns (in the sense that I assume is intended), but if this is a test question I think it is impossible to be sure of the expected answer (whether they are quibbling about whether "spend" and/or "take" strictly go with "effort", or whether these are accepted).

AlpheccaStars · Answer

teacherJapan When you want to use "so much time and effort", which verb would you most likely use?

It depends completely on the sentence. Any of these are possible:

Spend
Take
Devote
Require

AlpheccaStars · Answer

J xkonbanwa,

J x:

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Your post has lots of errors.

For me, I'll use "spend".

And if the subject is "something", I'll say "It costs me so much time and effort".

You are welcome to correct me if I have made any mistakes.

J x · Answer

Hi AlpheccaStars,
Many thanks for your information and corrections. Could you please to tell me how to delete the reply myself? I can't find the button.

TeacherJapan · Answer

Thank you very much for detailed instructions!

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