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carries out it
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "carries out it" is not correct in English.
The correct form would be "carries it out." Example: "The team carries it out according to the project plan."
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1 human-written examples
"Nonetheless," Elodie Le Rol said by email, "the Groupe Bollore carries out it duty to be vigilant, and is an active shareholder and administrator of Socfin".
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
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59 human-written examples
The spokeswoman said: "After tests were carried out, it was identified as [PIB].
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Properly carried out, it admits only highly qualified candidates while apprising others of their realistic prospects.
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Superbly carried out, it presents a strangely perfect, perfectly disturbing, yet ineffably wry confusion of ideology, geography, propaganda and history.
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If carried out, it would be the first time Amtrak workers have walked off the job to protest Congressional policy.
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Even when daring individual rescues are carried out, it's difficult to tell who's saving whom.
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A numerical analysis of the buckling behavior is carried out; it allows formulating design recommendations.
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From the research carried out, it was observed that increase in temperature reduces the stability and viability of drilling fluid.
Finally, preliminary exploration in biological imaging also has been carried out, it shows a good biological application prospect.
Carried out, it finally amounts to this, which also I believe,;'That government is best which governs not at all.'".
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If carried out, it would be the largest diplomatic call-up since Vietnam.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always ensure that the pronoun 'it' is placed correctly within the phrasal verb "carries out", resulting in "carries it out". This maintains grammatical accuracy and clarity.
Common error
Avoid placing the pronoun 'it' after the entire phrasal verb "carries out". The correct structure is "carries it out", where 'it' is positioned between 'carries' and 'out'.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "carries out it" is an incorrect formulation of the phrasal verb "carry out" with an object pronoun. Ludwig AI analysis suggests the correct form is "carries it out".
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "carries out it" is a grammatically incorrect phrasing. The correct form is "carries it out", where the pronoun 'it' is placed between 'carries' and 'out'. As indicated by Ludwig AI, this correction is essential for clarity and adherence to standard English grammar. While sources like The Guardian and The New York Times may contain this phrase, they are likely to be instances of errors, as suggested by Ludwig AI's analysis.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
carries it out
Corrects the grammatical error by placing 'it' in the proper position within the phrasal verb.
executes it
Replaces the phrasal verb with a single verb that has a similar meaning.
implements it
Suggests a more formal tone, implying a structured or planned execution.
performs it
Offers a general alternative, suitable for various contexts where an action is being done.
accomplishes it
Emphasizes the successful completion of a task or goal.
completes it
Focuses on the act of finishing something that has been started.
conducts it
Implies a methodical or organized way of carrying out an action.
enacts it
Suggests putting something into action, often referring to laws or policies.
administers it
Implies managing or governing the execution of something.
prosecutes it
Implies proceeding with or carrying out a legal action or plan.
FAQs
What is the correct way to use "carries out" with a pronoun?
The correct way to use "carries out" with the pronoun 'it' is to insert the pronoun between the verb and the preposition, resulting in "carries it out".
What can I say instead of "carries out it"?
Instead of "carries out it", you can use more grammatically correct alternatives such as "carries it out", "executes it", or "implements it".
Which is correct, "carries out it" or "carries it out"?
"Carries it out" is the grammatically correct form. "Carries out it" is incorrect.
Why is "carries out it" considered grammatically incorrect?
The phrasal verb "carries out" requires the object pronoun 'it' to be placed between 'carries' and 'out'. This word order is a standard feature of separable phrasal verbs in English.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
86%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested