[Grammar] clausal object extraposition

[Arnausig]

Hi there!
Why is this sentence incorrect: "I made it my prime objective settling the matter" :roll:
thanks for your answer!

 

[emsr2d2]

Is this homework?

 

[Rover_KE]

The abstruse title had me consulting OneLook.com.

• extraposition
• (transformational grammar) a rule that moves embedded clauses out to the end of the main clause, converting, for example, A man who will help has just arrived into A man has just arrived who will help
• ​(Collins)

 

[Tdol]

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