Is the following sentence grammatically correct?(regarding the idiomatic use of the word “like” ) [on...
I didn't drop out, like some of my fellow drop-outer like Bill Gates
or Mark Zuckerberg or Steve Jobs, because my time is best spent
starting some world-class technology company; I dropped out because...
It "sounds" right to me, and upon careful examination I can't see why it shouldn't be, but it feels very informal and awkward, and I am writing an application that requires me to be a little bit more "sophisticated". I would really really appreciate some one to help me out here.
To be precise, I want to know if the above sentence is grammatically correct? And if it is, what is the name the phrase in between the two commas? Or should I use "as" instead of "like".
grammar phrase-usage as-like
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I didn't drop out, like some of my fellow drop-outer like Bill Gates
or Mark Zuckerberg or Steve Jobs, because my time is best spent
starting some world-class technology company; I dropped out because...
It "sounds" right to me, and upon careful examination I can't see why it shouldn't be, but it feels very informal and awkward, and I am writing an application that requires me to be a little bit more "sophisticated". I would really really appreciate some one to help me out here.
To be precise, I want to know if the above sentence is grammatically correct? And if it is, what is the name the phrase in between the two commas? Or should I use "as" instead of "like".
grammar phrase-usage as-like
asked 2 days ago
jxhycjxhyc
1184
put on hold as off-topic by lbf, tchrist♦ yesterday
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Proofreading questions are off-topic unless a specific source of concern in the text is clearly identified." – lbf, tchrist
If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
Thanks,@choster, I appreciate the feedback. Note I am not looking for writing style guidance. I have reworded my question to make it clear that I am looking for help with regards to grammar, not writing style.
– jxhyc
2 days ago
Well, it's not like it's like, like, Valley-speak, like.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
Your sentence is grammatical, but if you want to avoid using 'like' you could use 'as [they] did'.
– Kate Bunting
yesterday
1
Subject to @Kate Bunting's further suggestion, the use of "like" is correct. However "drop-outer" should be plural. And "best" perhaps should be "better".
– WS2
yesterday
@choster suggestion is correct. The sentence is is need of rewriting due to multiple grammar issues. This would be proofreading which EL&U does not providel
– lbf
yesterday
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I didn't drop out, like some of my fellow drop-outer like Bill Gates
or Mark Zuckerberg or Steve Jobs, because my time is best spent
starting some world-class technology company; I dropped out because...
It "sounds" right to me, and upon careful examination I can't see why it shouldn't be, but it feels very informal and awkward, and I am writing an application that requires me to be a little bit more "sophisticated". I would really really appreciate some one to help me out here.
To be precise, I want to know if the above sentence is grammatically correct? And if it is, what is the name the phrase in between the two commas? Or should I use "as" instead of "like".
grammar phrase-usage as-like
asked 2 days ago
jxhycjxhyc
1184
I didn't drop out, like some of my fellow drop-outer like Bill Gates
or Mark Zuckerberg or Steve Jobs, because my time is best spent
starting some world-class technology company; I dropped out because...
It "sounds" right to me, and upon careful examination I can't see why it shouldn't be, but it feels very informal and awkward, and I am writing an application that requires me to be a little bit more "sophisticated". I would really really appreciate some one to help me out here.
To be precise, I want to know if the above sentence is grammatically correct? And if it is, what is the name the phrase in between the two commas? Or should I use "as" instead of "like".
grammar phrase-usage as-like
grammar phrase-usage as-like
asked 2 days ago
jxhycjxhyc
1184
asked 2 days ago
jxhycjxhyc
1184
edited 2 days ago
jxhyc
asked 2 days ago
jxhycjxhyc
1184
asked 2 days ago
jxhycjxhyc
1184
asked 2 days ago
jxhycjxhyc
1184
1184
put on hold as off-topic by lbf, tchrist♦ yesterday
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Proofreading questions are off-topic unless a specific source of concern in the text is clearly identified." – lbf, tchrist
If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
put on hold as off-topic by lbf, tchrist♦ yesterday
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Proofreading questions are off-topic unless a specific source of concern in the text is clearly identified." – lbf, tchrist
If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
Thanks,@choster, I appreciate the feedback. Note I am not looking for writing style guidance. I have reworded my question to make it clear that I am looking for help with regards to grammar, not writing style.
– jxhyc
2 days ago
Well, it's not like it's like, like, Valley-speak, like.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
Your sentence is grammatical, but if you want to avoid using 'like' you could use 'as [they] did'.
– Kate Bunting
yesterday
1
Subject to @Kate Bunting's further suggestion, the use of "like" is correct. However "drop-outer" should be plural. And "best" perhaps should be "better".
– WS2
yesterday
@choster suggestion is correct. The sentence is is need of rewriting due to multiple grammar issues. This would be proofreading which EL&U does not providel
– lbf
yesterday
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Thanks,@choster, I appreciate the feedback. Note I am not looking for writing style guidance. I have reworded my question to make it clear that I am looking for help with regards to grammar, not writing style.
– jxhyc
2 days ago
Well, it's not like it's like, like, Valley-speak, like.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
Your sentence is grammatical, but if you want to avoid using 'like' you could use 'as [they] did'.
– Kate Bunting
yesterday
1
Subject to @Kate Bunting's further suggestion, the use of "like" is correct. However "drop-outer" should be plural. And "best" perhaps should be "better".
– WS2
yesterday
@choster suggestion is correct. The sentence is is need of rewriting due to multiple grammar issues. This would be proofreading which EL&U does not providel
– lbf
yesterday
Thanks,@choster, I appreciate the feedback. Note I am not looking for writing style guidance. I have reworded my question to make it clear that I am looking for help with regards to grammar, not writing style.
– jxhyc
2 days ago
Thanks,@choster, I appreciate the feedback. Note I am not looking for writing style guidance. I have reworded my question to make it clear that I am looking for help with regards to grammar, not writing style.
– jxhyc
2 days ago
Well, it's not like it's like, like, Valley-speak, like.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
Well, it's not like it's like, like, Valley-speak, like.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
1
Your sentence is grammatical, but if you want to avoid using 'like' you could use 'as [they] did'.
– Kate Bunting
yesterday
Your sentence is grammatical, but if you want to avoid using 'like' you could use 'as [they] did'.
– Kate Bunting
yesterday
1
1
Subject to @Kate Bunting's further suggestion, the use of "like" is correct. However "drop-outer" should be plural. And "best" perhaps should be "better".
– WS2
yesterday
Subject to @Kate Bunting's further suggestion, the use of "like" is correct. However "drop-outer" should be plural. And "best" perhaps should be "better".
– WS2
yesterday
@choster suggestion is correct. The sentence is is need of rewriting due to multiple grammar issues. This would be proofreading which EL&U does not providel
– lbf
yesterday
@choster suggestion is correct. The sentence is is need of rewriting due to multiple grammar issues. This would be proofreading which EL&U does not providel
– lbf
yesterday
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Thanks,@choster, I appreciate the feedback. Note I am not looking for writing style guidance. I have reworded my question to make it clear that I am looking for help with regards to grammar, not writing style.
– jxhyc
2 days ago
Well, it's not like it's like, like, Valley-speak, like.
– Hot Licks
2 days ago
1
Your sentence is grammatical, but if you want to avoid using 'like' you could use 'as [they] did'.
– Kate Bunting
yesterday
1
Subject to @Kate Bunting's further suggestion, the use of "like" is correct. However "drop-outer" should be plural. And "best" perhaps should be "better".
– WS2
yesterday
@choster suggestion is correct. The sentence is is need of rewriting due to multiple grammar issues. This would be proofreading which EL&U does not providel
– lbf
yesterday