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Avid learner Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Verbose?

Hi,

Is the following sentence correct,yet verbose at the same time?

Her seal of approval is an impetus to our advancement in achieving our rightful place as Father’s heirs.

Thanks, AL
  

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Yes.

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Yes it is. It is also too fancy ("impetus"). I would shorten it thus:
Her seal of approval [encourages/spurs/moves/pushes/drives/inspires] us to achieve our rightful place as father's heirs.

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