[Grammar] But (a) true leadership can’t be conquered like this

[GuiAlmeida]

I'm writing a mini story for kids, and it's about leadership and team work.

Should i write:
"But a true leadership can’t be conquered like this."


or:
"But true leadership can't be conquered like this.:"


*with or without the "a".
**also, should I use "this" or "that" at the end of the sentence?

This sentence follows a paragraph about a failed attempt to be a leader.


Thank you so much!

 

[teechar]

Re: Which is right and why?

I'm writing a mini story for kids, and it's about leadership and teamwork.

Should I write:
"But a true leadership can’t be conquered like this."

No, that doesn't work.

or:
"But true leadership can't be conquered like this."

That's better, but I'm not sure if "conquered" is the right word. Can you provide more of your text?

Also, should I use "this" or "that" at the end of the sentence?

See my answer above.

Thank you so much!

You're welcome, and thanks for joining the forum.

 

[A.Russell]

Re: Which is right and why?

'leadership' is not countable. Therefore, you cannot have a (one) leadership.

 

[Rover_KE]

Re: Which is right and why?

Welcome back after three and a half years, A.Russell.:-D

Please read this extract from the latest Posting Guidelines:

You are welcome to answer questions posted in the Ask a Teacher forum as long as your suggestions, help, and advice reflect a good understanding of the English language.

If you are not a teacher, you will need to state that clearly in your post.

Thank you.

 

[A.Russell]

Re: Which is right and why?

Wow, I didn't know anyone would remember me.

I have a Trinity College London TESOL Certificate, a B.A. in linguistics and about twenty years' experience off and on. So is it okay if I post in this forum?

 

[Rover_KE]

Re: Which is right and why?

It certainly is!

Your qualifications entitle you to change your member type to English Teacher.

 

[GuiAlmeida]

Re: Which is right and why?

That's better, but I'm not sure if "conquered" is the right word. Can you provide more of your text?

Thank you so much for the quick answer!
Such a good insight.
Please follow bellow:

Max really wanted to be the leader of the group.
But he did not understand what it meant to be a leader.
He began to tell his friends what to do.
As if he was a sergeant.

*Buttrue leadership can’t be conquered like this.*
Leadership is gained after you help and invest.
Telling others what to do does not make you are a leader.

 

[emsr2d2]

GuiAlmeida, I have changed your thread title. Titles should include some/all of the words/phrases you are querying.

 

[teechar]

Re: Which is right and why?

Please [STRIKE]follow[/STRIKE] take a look at my text below [STRIKE]bellow[/STRIKE]:

Max really wanted to be the leader of the group.
But he did not understand what it meant to be a leader.
He began to tell his friends what to do, as if he was a sergeant.

But true leadership can’t be [STRIKE]conquered[/STRIKE] achieved like that. [STRIKE]this.*[/STRIKE]

Leadership is [STRIKE]gained[/STRIKE] attained after you help and invest in others.

Telling others what to do does not make you [STRIKE]are[/STRIKE] a leader.

See above.