A goal is an aim or result someone wants to achieve.
The idea
Goal is countable: a goal, two goals. Use set a goal, reach a goal and my goal is to read.
Examples
- Her goal is to speak English with confidence.
- We set a goal for the project.
- The team reached its goal after several months.
- He has two goals for the new course.
- They discussed their goals at the meeting.
- My goal is to read one book each month.
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Watch out
A goal names the intended result; a plan can describe the steps toward it. Having a goal does not mean it has been reached.
Try it yourself
Choose the action in the goal. My goal is ___ one book each month. (to read / read)
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to read
To read names the action in the goal.
Choose the plural after two. He has two ___ for the course. (goal / goals)
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goals
Goals is plural after two.
Choose the verb showing achievement. The team achieved its goal; it ___ its goal. (reached / abandoned)
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reached
Reached indicates that the team achieved its goal.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the action in the goal. My goal is ___ one book each month. (to read / read)
Choose the plural after two. He has two ___ for the course. (goal / goals)
Choose the verb showing achievement. The team achieved its goal; it ___ its goal. (reached / abandoned)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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