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TeacherJapan Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
Unclear use of preposition
Man differs from other animals in many ways. Animals do not practice self-control of prudence or foresight or restraint of impulses by the will.
Human beings do all these things.
I can understand restraint OF impulses, but I wonder why the author chose self-control OF prudence or foresight. It makes more sense to me if I change BY. I am not sure about the author's intention of using "OF."
Human beings do all these things.
I can understand restraint OF impulses, but I wonder why the author chose self-control OF prudence or foresight. It makes more sense to me if I change BY. I am not sure about the author's intention of using "OF."
Top answer
It must be a mistake. "
- It must be a mistake.
- "
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So it doesn't sound right to you, either. That's a relief! Thank you very much!
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