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Crisi
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 Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:29 pm Post subject: handle with care |
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Dear teachers,
Is the following sentence correct? ( 1. If ? 2. adjective?)
If our life has changed for the better depends on how consciously we use the computer.
Would 'Whether or not our life ..' be better?
adjective alternatives: thoughtful?
Thank you very much in advance for your help.
Best wishes
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CP
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| Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:16 am Post subject: |
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I would think it is:
Whether our lives have changed for the better depends on how conscientiously we use computers.
"Whether" means the same as "whether or not," so stick with "whether." And the second word has to be an adverb, not an adjective, because it modifies the verb "use." The adverb you use will largely determine the meaning of the sentence.
Compare "conscientiously" with "maliciously" or "cunningly" or "hatefully" or "lovingly" or "beneficially" in the sentence.
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Crisi
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| Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:18 am Post subject: |
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| Sounds very good! Thank you CP! |
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