"True success can be measured primarily in terms of the goals one sets for oneself." -
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.
In today's extremely competitive world, success is an often-discussed word. An Eldorado to most, a walk in the park to a lucky few - it is something everyone of us strives to achieve in our life. In this context, I'd like to begin by stating that I disagree with the argument presented in the above statement. We, as human beings, are not known for being omniscient. Consequently, its not likely that we can declare from the outset of our life or for that matter, at any point in our life, what our priorities or propensities will be a few more years down the line. We cannot predict from the b...
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Sentence: Consequently, its not likely that we can declare from the outset of our life or for that matter, at any point in our life, what our priorities or propensities will be a few more years down the line.
Description: A determiner, possessive is not usually followed by a negator
Suggestion: Refer to its and not
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