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Uktous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

The best way was / was to x vs x was the best way

Hi,

Question:
1) Which sentence is more native / correct?
2) If none of them is good, could you please rewrite it?

Sentence1:
Reducing the number of question was not the best way to solve our problem.
The best way was to send them the questions before the class started.

Sentence2:
Reducing the number of question was not the best way to solve our problem.
The best way was sending them the questions before the class started.

Sentence3:
Reducing the number of question was not the best way to solve our problem.
Sending them the questions before the class started was the best way.

Thanks
  

Top answer

" I would prefer a version of either sentence 1 or 2 (because that is more direct). " "The best way was to give them the questions before the class started. "

— Doctor D

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By the way, you want to say "Reducing the number of questions..."
I would prefer a version of either sentence 1 or 2 (because that is more direct). However, you should not use "send" but "give."
"The best way was to give them the questions before the class started."
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hi,

i will send email to them to give them the questions.

after you know this, will you still suggest using "give", or change to use "send"?

Thanks
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Okay, "send" works if you are actually sending (via email). You could also say:
The best way is to send them the questions by email.
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