Grammar Queries.

Some grammar rules (and embarrassing mistakes!) transcend the uniqueness of different regions and style guides. This new International Grammar section by OnlineBookClub.org ultimately identifies those rules thus providing a simple, flexible rule-set, respecting the differences between regions and style guides. You can feel free to ask general questions about spelling and grammar. You can also provide example sentences for other members to proofread and inform you of any grammar mistakes.

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Is this sentence correct?
"From a young age, Caren wanted a lavish lifestyle."
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I believe it should be "a lavished lifestyle." I have always read it and heard it that way.
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FelDee wrote: ↑01 Apr 2020, 10:04 I believe it should be "a lavished lifestyle." I have always read it and heard it that way.
I take it back. I just looked it up and it is "lavish lifestyle".
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Thank you.
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I would have omitted the comma. i.e. From a young age Caren wanted a lavish lifestyle. I see that Grammarly requires a comma here though.
However, I would have restructured the sentence as follows:
Caren wanted a lavish lifestyle from a young age.
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