athletic
A lot of athletic reporters write for the magazine.
A lot of athletics reporters write for the magazine.
The race was organized by the National Athletic Association.
The race was organized by the National Athletics Association.
athletic = physically strong and good at running, jumping, etc: ‘I’ve never been very athletic.’
athletics = sports such as running, jumping, and throwing the javelin: ‘I’ve never been very good
at athletics.’ The noun athletics (WITH -s) is often used in front of another noun: ‘He’s been
selected for the athletics team.’
attempt
His attempt of seizing power was defeated by the army.
His attempt to seize power was defeated by the army.
(make) an attempt to do/at doing sth: ‘The government’s attempts to control inflation have
failed miserably.’ ‘He made several unsuccessful attempts at getting the car started.’
attend
1
I’m sorry that I won’t be able to attend your wedding .
I’m sorry that I won’t be able to be at your wedding.
I’m afraid that I can’t attend your party .
I’m afraid that I can’t make it to your party.
Attend is used mainly in formal styles: ‘All committee members are expected to attend the
meeting.’ In other styles use be at, come/go (to) or (informal) make it (to): ‘Apart from John and
Sue, who else will be at the party?’ ‘Did you go to the match on Saturday?’ ‘We hope you can
come but don’t worry if you can’t make it.’
2
It’s very important to attend to all the classes.
It’s very important to attend all the classes.
I won’t be able to attend at the meeting.
I won’t be able to attend the meeting.
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