Vsuresh Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Gentemanly
Hi
His approach towards his colleagues was gentlemanly.
Is it OK to use 'gentlemanly' predicately as here?
His approach towards his colleagues was gentlemanly.
Is it OK to use 'gentlemanly' predicately as here?
Top answer
Yes it sounds ok.
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Hi,
I would replace towards with to in this context, but it is just a matter of personal preference.
If you use American English, leave out the s in towards.
Broadly speaking, the adjective gentlemanly commonly collocates with words like behavior, conduct, etc.
So, I would say:
His behavior toward his col
I would replace towards with to in this context, but it is just a matter of personal preference.
If you use American English, leave out the s in towards.
Broadly speaking, the adjective gentlemanly commonly collocates with words like behavior, conduct, etc.
So, I would say:
His behavior toward his col
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