A goal is something you want to achieve.

The idea

Use set a goal when choosing an aim. The past form is also set.

Examples

  • We set a goal for the garden.
  • I set a goal to read daily.
  • The club set a clear goal.
  • They set a sales goal for June.
  • Our class set a shared goal.
  • She set a goal for her training.

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Watch out

Do not use do a goal for choosing an aim; say set a goal.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the missing word. We should ___ a goal for the trip. (set / do)

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    set

    set: follows the modal in its base form.

  2. Choose the missing word. The choir ___ a goal yesterday. (set / sets)

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    set

    set: places the choice yesterday.

  3. Choose the missing word. Our group ___ a goal each month. (sets / set)

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    sets

    sets: agrees with a singular subject.

Use it today

Describe a goal you have set and why it matters.