[Grammar] clausal object extraposition

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Arnausig

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