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Anonymous  +  707418 Thu, 30 Apr 09 03:10 AM
Hi. Although I feel the first sentence is correct, I feel the second sentence is more clear. What do you think?

 

They have to show their possession of critical thinking skills through various course components including/that includes presentations and school work.

 

Another question: Would you say the placement of the word "on" is optional as possibly illustrated here?

Please place it one side.

Please place it on one side of the room.  

You should place it on one side of the room.

Clive  +  707480 Thu, 30 Apr 09 04:04 AM
Hi,

Although I feel the first sentence is correct, I feel the second sentence is more clear. What do you think? I agree with you.

 

They have to show their possession of critical thinking skills through various course components including/that includes presentations and school work.

 

Another question: Would you say the placement of the word "on" is optional as possibly illustrated here? No, you need 'on'. Or 'to'.

Please place it one side. Please place it on one side of the room.  

You should place it on one side of the room.

 

Clive

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