Which of these two sentences is more correct?:
1. There is not a better way of stimulating the goodness in people, than treating them as if they already have been good. or
2. There is no better way of stimulating the goodness in people, than to treat them as if they already have been good.
Thanks. :)
Kate (Kasia)
2007-01-30 01:46:52 · 13 answers · asked by Kasia 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Of the 2, the second one is better. But I would say "There is no better way of stimulating goodness in people, than to treat them as if they were already good."
Much clearer. "the" is unnecessary in that sentence, and using the subjunctive tense is more correct in context.
2007-01-30 06:28:34 · answer #1 · answered by anna 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The second one, its seems more intelligent and sound 100 times better.
2007-01-30 01:55:26 · answer #2 · answered by Pinkflower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The second is better, but remove the comma after people as it's not needed.
2007-01-30 01:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the second one best - they are both correct, but the second one flows better.
2007-01-30 01:51:13 · answer #4 · answered by mad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the second sentence is gramatically better than the first one.
2007-01-30 03:53:34 · answer #5 · answered by fallenangel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 seems more grammatically correct to me.
2007-01-30 01:51:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
seond one, it flows better and does not force you to re-read the first part to confirm meaning.
2007-01-30 01:53:12 · answer #7 · answered by dsclimb1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the second one is better.
2007-01-30 03:00:21 · answer #8 · answered by zein_egypt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2, it is easier to read and say
2007-01-30 01:51:51 · answer #9 · answered by natasha * 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the second one cos i can actually understand what it means!!!lol
2007-01-30 03:18:07 · answer #10 · answered by Venus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋