Grammar. " to cope with ". Can we use these words nowadays?
By RUBESH
@Manasha (2727)
Pondicherry, India
September 26, 2012 12:00am CST
I have the habit of using the words to cope with whenever I write some articles.
For example,
The shop is rendering extraordinary service to cope with the demands of the people in this era.
I also often use the words " in this era"
For example, this online shop stands out among top notched dealers in this era.
Please let me know if any issues.
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3 responses
@cbarnst (13)
• United States
26 Sep 12
Grammatically it's fine, but the phrase "to cope with" usually implies a sense of hardship. Saying "to cope with the demands..." almost makes the demands seem unwanted, at least in my opinion. I think in this context saying "to meet" instead of "to cope with" would be more appropriate.
@cbarnst (13)
• United States
3 Oct 12
Ok, I see what you mean. Like I said the phrase "to cope with" implies a hardship. For example to cope with illness or to cope with the loss of a loved one. It means more to deal with or to overcome or to get over. I don't think that phrase fits the context you're wanting.
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
8 Oct 12
I see absolutely no problem with either of those two phrases. The English language is a very versatile environment, and if we express the same thing to someone on several different occasions then we will most likely use a different sentence every time. Most of us probably have pet phrases that we use often, although we tend not to realise it.
There are far more colourful phrases used, such as "Right as rain" or "As sound as houses", but they never seem to create too many communication problems.
@DoctorDidi (7018)
• India
8 Oct 12
Grammatically, you are absolutely right. Your sentence ..... service to cope with the demands of the people.... is 100 %correct.
