It is momentous that we consider his view.
Momentous, i think, means important.
according to dictionary.com
but is there a reason that the sentence might NOT be right because I used it on the SAT (writing section) and I think that maybe lowered my score. idk plz help.
If you know the word by experience, it would be of better help then to check dictionary websites. ( i already know how to do that)
2007-01-26 12:14:06 · 4 answers · asked by That's what 'I' said 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Nope. Your English teacher will slash it out and write, "awkward."
Try imperative. It is imperative (necessary, important) that we consider his view.
On the other hand, "His view was groundbreaking and momentous." is fine.
2007-01-26 12:20:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It could be a correct use. I would need to know more of the context. For example, if you were talking about American history, you could say that it was momentous the first time the government considered a slave's view.
Momentous means more than just important. It means huge, earth shattering, life altering. Having a baby is momentous. Surviving a tragedy is momentous. Meeting your favorite rock start could even be momentous.
But even if you completely used it incorrectly, I don't think that one bad sentence would lower your SAT score.
2007-01-26 20:22:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Technically it's correct, but it's awkward and there are better choices that would get the idea across. If I were reading that answer, I'd think that the person writing was trying to use a 'big' word to sound smart, but s/he didn't fully grasp the meaning.
2007-01-26 21:51:33 · answer #3 · answered by eschampion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As it stands the sentence makes no sense.
2007-01-26 20:23:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋