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    Many people think immigration policies should be more strict.

    How can I make this sentence better?
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    Default Re: Sentence

    No teacher.

    What makes you think that your sentence is not good?

    Well, there are always other possibilities.
    You could also say:
    A lot of people think immigration policies should be stricter.

    But as said, there are plenty of other possibilities...
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    Default Re: Sentence

    Welcome to the forum, jord.

    Your sentence is fine as it is.

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    Default Re: Sentence

    May I add it also depends on the circumstances?
    E.g.
    1)You are talking/writing to a friend (informal context)

    A lot/Lots of people think immigration policies should be stricter/more strict.

    You are giving a talk/writing a formal text (letter, essay, etc...) (formal context)

    Many (people) think (hold, maintain, find ...) that immigration policies should be stricter/more strict


    Hope it's clear.
    Last edited by shannico; 25-Jan-2012 at 11:21. Reason: formatting fix and brakets added

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    Default Re: Sentence

    Quote Originally Posted by jord View Post
    How can I make this sentence better?
    Provide some context?

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