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Mr. Tom Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

The use of dedicated

Hi

Is the underlined sentence OK? It is a circular to parents from a school principal. 

We are pleased to inform you that we will hold our first annual function in June, 2014.  In this regard, a special 30-minute period has been dedicated to everyday practice/rehearsal.

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

I'm not keen on it. Everyday is incorrect. (She washes clothes every day of the week except Sunday.

— Blue Jay

  • I'm not keen on it.
  • Everyday is incorrect.
  • (She washes clothes every day of the week except Sunday.
  • ) Perhaps one of these: Every day a special thirty minute period will be devoted to practice/rehearsal.
  • A special thirty minute period will be devoted each day to practice/rehearsal.
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I'm not keen on it. Everyday is incorrect. (She washes clothes every day of the week except Sunday. Washing clothes and making beds are everyday chores.) Perhaps one of these:
Every day a special thirty minute period will be devoted to practice/rehearsal.
A special thirty minute period will be devoted each day to practice/rehearsal.
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Thanks, Blue Jay. I liked your suggestions.

Is the use of "in this regard" OK?

Tom
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I'd say it's OK. You could replace it with In regards to this or For this reason... or you could omit it and add for this event on the end of the sentence.
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