Feb 6, 2009 00:17
15 yrs ago
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To assess the efforts undertaken by local autorities
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Can you tell me if this part of my sentence is correct, and should I replace "undertaken" by another word? Thank you.
"To assess the efforts undertaken by local autorities and public institutions against an accepted performance scale "
"To assess the efforts undertaken by local autorities and public institutions against an accepted performance scale "
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it is ok if the undertaken programs are completed
"To assess the efforts initiated by local authorities and public institutions against an accepted performance scale " If they are ongoing programs
Or still use Undertaken, if it they are completed projects /programs
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Note added at 7 hrs (2009-02-06 07:44:26 GMT) Post-grading
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Thank you
Or still use Undertaken, if it they are completed projects /programs
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Note added at 7 hrs (2009-02-06 07:44:26 GMT) Post-grading
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Thank you
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "The efforts are completed... Thank you for your help."
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Nelida Kreer
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English/Spanish/Eng Certified Translator
Native in: Spanish (Variants: Argentine, Latin American, Uruguayan)
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, Spanish, and 1 more.
to measure the efforts of local authorities and.....
public institutions against......
Due lack of more context, I would keep it simple and would suggest the above phrasing.
Due lack of more context, I would keep it simple and would suggest the above phrasing.
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Suzan Hamer
: A bit after the fact, because the asker picked an answer without waiting a decent period, I agree. Just "the efforts of" is sufficient.
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I thought so too, in the interests of plainlanguage....Your comment is very much appreciated. Have a nice weekend Suzan!!
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Discussion
This sentence is a reply to a question, in a question-answer format presentation. What is your purpose?
Ansewer: to assess... etc.