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I'm writing an essay about juvenile delinquency.
Can I use these two sentences alternatively?
1/ Young people sometimes embark on crimes or drugs as a result of mental depression.
2/ Young people sometimes turn to crimes or drugs as a result of mental depression.
I'm writing an essay about juvenile delinquency.
Can I use these two sentences alternatively?
1/ Young people sometimes embark on crimes or drugs as a result of mental depression.
2/ Young people sometimes turn to crimes or drugs as a result of mental depression.
Can I use these two sentences alternatively?
1/ Young people sometimes embark on crimes or drugs as a result of mental depression.
2/ Young people sometimes turn to crimes or drugs as a result of mental depression.
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We don't say "mental depression" – just depression.
The second sentence is well formed and makes sense. The first sentence is not correct - "embark on crimes and drugs" just does not work.
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@Russss
We don't say "mental depression" – just depression.
The second sentence is well formed and makes sense. The first sentence is not correct - "embark on crimes and drugs" just does not work.
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Embark on a life of crime and drug use - this is ok
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