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Fort lee Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Vetting them

Some scholars have said they do not wholeheartedly agree with the decision, arguing that it endangers an elector’s freedom to make decisions they want and that electors are usually picked for their loyalty to a candidate or party.

“They will do as promised if the candidates do a very good job vetting them and picking people who are rock-solid,” Professor Amar said.

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Can Someone help me again?

This is from NY Times about Electoral College. I don't understand the underlined part. The meaning of it and its position in the sentence structure.

Thank you again in advance!!

  

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fort lee do a very good job vetting them and picking people who are rock-solid "do a good job" is usually followed by "of" and a gerund clause. The "of" is optional. The gerund clause describes the job itself which is/was/will be done well.

  • fort lee do a very good job vetting them and picking people who are rock-solid "do a good job" is usually followed by "of" and a gerund clause.
  • The "of" is optional.
  • The gerund clause describes the job itself which is/was/will be done well.
  • The sentence you posted could have been written with "of": do a very good job of vetting them ...
  • I found these online: Lance hopes he did a good job of channeling Jennings' dedication and work habits.
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fort leedo a very good job vetting them and picking people who are rock-solid

"do a good job" is usually followed by "of" and a gerund clause. The "of" is optional. The gerund clause describes the job itself which is/was/will be done well.

The sentence you posted could have been written with "of": do a very good job of vetting them ...

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