I sent my draft essay to my teacher, and the edited version was then sent back to me with the following words:
"Here is your essay with a bit of (mainly cosmetic) editing. There are a couple of comments which need responding to, but I would go with this version once you have done that."
What does he mean by the underlined sentence?
Does he mean he will not give me any further comments if I have revised my essay according to his comments?
or
He will give me further comments once I have done some revision on this draft?
Thansk a lot!!!!!!!!!!!
Last edited by Tdol; 25-Jan-2012 at 13:15. Reason: Quote code fixed
Your teacher has made minimal (cosmetic) changes to preserve your writing style and your words. Probably some things you wrote are not quite clear, so he needs you to respond to some questions before he can recommend you go with a final version. He thinks he understands what you mean, but he's not certain. Your revisions will help him to know how best to advise you.
Yes, indeed.
Not a teacher, nor a native.
go with = choose
Sorry I'm a little confused...
"I will go with this version" means "I will move forward to the final version"??? Can anyone paraphrase it for me???
Does his reply indicate whether there will be any further comments from him after I have done revision on this draft? Thanks~
go with
1. To date (someone) regularly.
2. To select or choose: decided to go with the pink wallpaper.
go for - definition of go for by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia. (it also includes go+with if you scroll down)
Your teacher has made some minor editing amendments and probably wants you to expand on a few unclear points.
Once you have that work done, I am assuming you can submit your final version then. I doubt that he/she is going to go through it again unless we are talking about a final year project/dissertation/thesis etc...
"Here is your essay with a bit of (mainly cosmetic) editing. There are a couple of comments which need responding to, but I would go with this version once you have done that."
His/Her words are fairly clear to me:
1- Minor editing;
2- your essay needs further expansion on a couple of things (most of your work is fine!!!)
3- Make those changes and your essay is ready for submission (that BUT is saying, ok I've made a couple of suggestions, but your version is fine and THIS reinforces my interpretation of things).
Hope it's clearer
Last edited by shannico; 26-Jan-2012 at 13:35. Reason: /her added