[Grammar] I have set my mind to making my dreams/plans come true.

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sania-baharat

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Are these there sentences OK?

Now, I am determined to make my dreams/plans come true.

Now, I have set/put my mind to making my dreams/plans come true.

Now, I have set/put my mind on making my dreams/plans come true.
 

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Why do your sentences start with "Now + comma"? If you simply "now" (at this time), you don't need a comma. You might need to move the word "now" to later in the sentence to make it more natural. Why don't you try again?
 

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If you simply "now" (at this time), you don't need a comma.
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Now I am determined to make my dreams/plans come true.

Now I have set/put my mind to making my dreams/plans come true.

Now I have set/put my mind on making my dreams/plans come true.


I suppose the phrase "set/put mind" have two prepositions "on" and "to".
 

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Are these OK now?

Now I am determined to make my dreams [STRIKE]/plans[/STRIKE] come true.

Now I have set/put my mind to making my dreams [STRIKE]/plans[/STRIKE] come true.

Now I have set/put my mind on making my dreams [STRIKE]/plans[/STRIKE] come true.

They're OK. I would probably start them with "I am/have now ...". Note that "make my plans come true" is unnatural. We can, however, make our dreams come true.

Both "to" and "on" are used. I would use "set my mind" with "on" and "put my mind" with "to". Don't use "put my mind" with "on".

When I put my mind to it, I can do anything. :tick:
When I set my mind to it, I can do anything. :tick:
I have set my mind on learning Spanish - I'll start next week. :tick:
I have put my mind on learning Spanish. :cross:
 

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Are these sentences OK?

Now, I am determined to make my dreams/plans come true.

Now, I have set/put my mind to making my dreams/plans come true.

Now, I have set/put my mind on making my dreams/plans come true.

Perhaps:

I am determined to achieve my goals.
 
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