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Tamguatlay Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Which is the correct/best sentence?

I want you to know clearly what the meaning of this word is.

I want you to know clearly what is the meaning of this word.

I want you to know clearly the meaning of this word.

Which is the correct/best sentence?

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Top answer

The first and the second are unnecessarily long. I think the third one is fine this way: I want you to know the clear meaning of this word.

  • The first and the second are unnecessarily long.
  • I think the third one is fine this way: I want you to know the clear meaning of this word.
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3 Answers
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The first and the second are unnecessarily long.

I think the third one is fine this way:
I want you to know the clear meaning of this word.
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I want you to know the clear meaning of this word changes the meaning of the sentence. It makes clear refer to meaning rather than know. Of the three original sentences, I would be more likely to write #3, but say #1.
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I'm sorry. Thank you for your answer, Blue Jay.

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