Proofreading

[Camilus]

Dear teachers

Can you proofred the following sentences for me?

1. The film's idea met with favourable conditions and was soon acclaimed as [the (best/most) ticket-selling/the most-seen] movie of the month at theatres.
2. Getting through exams at the university is not a piece of cake unless you set to it conscientiously. I know because I learnt it hard way.
3. The policeman has been indicted on acting beyond his capacities during the arrest procedure.
4. After being dismissed from the Ministary of Finance he served in an advisory capacity in/to the McMillan Bank.

Thank you very much in advance
Best regards

[Pete]

Dear teachers

Can you proofred the following sentences for me?

1. The film's idea met with favourable conditions and was soon acclaimed as [the (best/most) ticket-selling/the most-seen] movie of the month at theatres.
2. Getting through exams at the university is not a piece of cake unless you set to it conscientiously. I know because I learnt it hard way.
3. The policeman has been indicted on acting beyond his capacities during the arrest procedure.
4. After being dismissed from the Ministary of Finance he served in an advisory capacity in/to the McMillan Bank.

Thank you very much in advance
Best regards
1. The film's idea met with favourable conditions and was soon acclaimed as [the (best/most) ticket-selling/the most-seen] movie of the month at theatres.
I can't tell exactly what this is supposed to mean. Try:
- The film received favorable reviews and was soon acclaimed as the highest grossing movie of the month at theaters.
Or maybe:
- The film's premise struck a chord with audiences and it was soon acclaimed …

2. Getting through exams at the university is not a piece of cake unless you set to it conscientiously. I know because I learnt it the hard way. [The idiom "a piece of cake" is fine, but it is informal.]
3. The policeman has been indicted on acting beyond his [XcapacitiesX] authority during the arrest procedure.
4. After being dismissed from the Ministry of Finance he served in an advisory capacity in/to the McMillan Bank. [OK.]

[Fine Tree]

Hi,

> 4. After being dismissed from the Ministry of Finance he served in an advisory capacity in/to [the] McMillan Bank. [OK.]

Q1. Can we use 'the' in the name of a bank?
Q2. Can I rephrase this into
1. After being dismissed from the Ministry of Finance, he served in an advisory group [in, to, of] McMillan Bank.
2. After being dismissed from the Ministry of Finance, he served as an advisor [at, in, of] McMillan Bank.

Thanks in advance.

[Pete]

Hi,

> 4. After being dismissed from the Ministry of Finance he served in an advisory capacity in/to [the] McMillan Bank. [OK.]

Q1. Can we use 'the' in the name of a bank?
Q2. Can I rephrase this into
1. After being dismissed from the Ministry of Finance, he served in an advisory group [in, to, of] McMillan Bank.
2. After being dismissed from the Ministry of Finance, he served as an advisor [at, in, of] McMillan Bank.

Thanks in advance.
1. Yes; it seems to depend on the name of the bank. The following seem like the most natural statements. (Both of these are real local banks.):
- I have an account at the Bank of Virginia.
- I have an account at Citizens and Farmers Bank.

2. Both of your sentences sound fine to me.