how common is this sentence in english?

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bubu prasant

#158693 Tue, 15 Nov 05 02:34 AM

Hello!

Is thie sentence below common in English?

What he advised them was a suggestion to improve their communication skill English.

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Mister Micawber

#158705 Tue, 15 Nov 05 03:36 AM

No. Advised or suggestion is redundant, the clauses are ill-fitted, and there is at least a preposition missing.

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bubu prasant

#158723 Tue, 15 Nov 05 05:09 AM

What is that missing preposition ?

How about the modification below?

His advice was basically a suggestion and it was to improve ......

Thank you

bubu prasant

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Mister Micawber

#158736 Tue, 15 Nov 05 06:20 AM

As I said, advice or suggestion is redundant-- they mean the same thing, so you don't need both.

What he advised them was to improve their communication skill in English.
or
What he suggested to them was to improve their communication skill in English.

Mister Micawber