To make all of the skyscrapers more easier for their users to access,

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To make all of the skyscrapers more easier for their users to access, the elevator was invented.Do the bolded part sound right? If not, how would you word it? Thanks.

BarbaraPA · Accepted Answer

Actually, it was only when a safe, reliable elevator was available that skyscraper were built.

Anyway, ignoring logic: To make skyscrapers more accessible, the elevator was invented.

Angliholic · Answer

Grammar GeekActually, it was only when a safe, reliable elevator was available that skyscraper were built.

Anyway, ignoring logic: To make skyscrapers more accessible, the elevator was invented.

Thanks, GG.

Your version is more concise, but what about the following? Is it OK? If not, what's wrong with it?

To make skyscrapers easier to access, the elevator was invented.

Hoa Thai · Answer

Angliholic
Grammar GeekActually, it was only when a safe, reliable elevator was available that skyscraper were built.

Anyway, ignoring logic: To make skyscrapers more accessible, the elevator was invented.

Thanks, GG.

Your version is more concise, but what about the following? Is it OK? If not, what's wrong with it?

To make skyscrapers easier to access, the elevator was invented.

Hi,

Your sentence is okay. However, I tend to stay away from 'make', which I consider a weak verb. I also try to minimize repetition in a sentence when I can. Therefore, if you really want to stick with 'easier' and 'access', I would suggest this alternative:

The elevator was installed / built to provide easier access within the skyscraper.

To generalize the idea, we can also say:

Elevators were installed / built to provide easier access within skyscrapers.

Best wishes,
Hoa Thai

Angliholic · Answer

Thanks, Hoa.

Got it.

To make all of the skyscrapers more easier for their users to access,

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