A few days ago
Anonymous

Help with awkward sentences…?

“My dad has taught me through his life story that some things only seem improbable when in fact they are not. I have learned that, with the right amount of desire, confidence, and mental toughness, most things can be realized…I have adopted the ideals that helped my dad succeed and used them to succeed in many aspects of my life, including in high school and college.”

–In the last sentence, I am not sure if “ideals” is the right word to use to describe what I mentioned in the first 2 sentences…also, the last sentence sounds awkward, especially the part “…and used them to succeed to many aspects of my life, including in high school and…” Any suggestions?

“I raised money and collected eyeglasses before departing to India. The money was used to cover the cost of the cataract surgeries that were provided for the Indians for free.”

–Is there a better way to phrase the last sentence?

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A few days ago
Anonymous

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How about doing your own homework so that you will actually learn something?

Are you going to ask if you can use Yahoo Answers during one of your tests, as well?

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A few days ago
Vince C
My dad has taught me that some things only seem improbable when in fact they are not. With the right amount of desire, confidence, and mental toughness I have learned that most things can be realized…I have used my dad’s mentality to succeed in many aspects of my life, including high school and college.

Before departing to India, I raised money and collected eyeglasses. The money was used to cover the cost of the cataract surgeries that were provided for the Indians for free.

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A few days ago
Anonymous
The first passage about your dad sounds fine.

I would write the second sentence like this:

I raised money and collected eyeglasses before departing to India. The money was used to cover the cost of the cataract surgeries that were provided for the Indians AT NO COST TO THEM, rather than FOR THE INDIANS FOR FREE.

Hope that helps.

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A few days ago
J_P
I have adopted the strategies that helped to ensure the success of my father, and by using those same principles I have succeeded in many aspects of my life, including my completion of High School and College.

I ?assisted? in the raising of money before departing to India. ?My group? I (washed cars, cleaned houses…), and collected eye-glasses to help with the funding. The proceeds from all of this was used to assist the people of India in their need of cataract surgeries so they could be provided a free service.

Hope this helps! your last sentence was a little unclear if the $$ from glasses paid for the surgery or was the surgery free to begin with.

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A few days ago
Jake
“Before departing to India, I started a fundraiser for cataract-inflicted people living in India. I intended on using these resources to help the citizens cope with the overwhelming cost of cataract surgery. [insert ending sentence here. i.e, I hope I made a difference, or plan on going again, regret not doing more, blah blah.]

What grade are you in?

/15 sophomore

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4 years ago
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A few days ago
Anonymous
“I have listened, and learned from my dads success and used his experiances, and advice to help myself succed in many aspect of my life”

How is that.

“Including my Education.”

in the last one try getting ride of the for free you already stated earlier in the sentence that the cost was being coverd. or try putting in “…cataract surgeries for those who couldnt afford it.

hope this helps.

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