compulsory - use in sentences

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: If we make things compulsory, we are expected to be able to monitor them and produce figures!

Modifies a noun

  • redundancy: Managers are under instructions to avoid compulsory redundancies wherever possible.
  • module: The only compulsory module is the Project, which is chosen by the student.
  • liquidation: There are various forms of liquidation: Compulsory liquidation.
  • schooling: Primary schools provide the first level of compulsory schooling.
  • voting: This might involve for example, holding events to promote debate about issues such as state funding or compulsory voting.
  • purchase: Fifth we will extend councils powers of compulsory purchase, where the land is the subject of a continuing breach of a Stop Notice.

Modifying Another Word

  • almost: Of course, attending at least one fest noz ( night dance ) is almost compulsory!

Infinitive complement

  • carry: Identity cards would provide a secure method of proving identity, but it would not be compulsory to carry a card.
  • wear: It is compulsory to wear seat belts, both front and rear.
  • attend: It is not compulsory to attend but will be of benefit in forming a decision about joining Thames Valley Police.

Used with adjective complement

  • isn't: You can make your arrangements through your lender â but it isnât compulsory.
  • become: ID Cards would also become compulsory for " foreign nationals " by 2008.
  • make: During Compact Week, Third Sector asked should the Compact be made compulsory.

Preposition: for

  • anyone: It's a great concept, professionally executed and should be compulsory for anyone who is even thinking of flying jets!
  • student: ISP modules are currently compulsory for all students of the two awards shown in the table.
  • honor: It is compulsory for all single honors English Literature students and has been made available as an option for students on Socrates exchanges.
  • pupil: The Secretary of State intends to make art, music and PE compulsory for all pupils until at least the age of 14.
  • everyone: In Germany health insurance is compulsory for everyone up to an income limit.
  • child: It was not compulsory for the children to attend and they were open to all, not only the children of miners.

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