select - use in sentences

Object

  • option: From the menu that comes up, select the option ' Delete ' .
  • item: Select an item from the list by checking the checkbox.
  • candidate: The writer therefore questioned the Guardians ' ability and judgment to ever select an acceptable candidate.
  • category: Start either by selecting the category of interest or using the generic search option.
  • tab: Select the PRIVACY tab and change your settings to MEDIUM, LOW or ACCEPT ALL COOKIES.
  • folder: Select the folder called Documents from the Where menu.

Preposition: on

  • basis: Merit indices of material properties are deduced, and optimal materials are selected on the basis of these criteria.

Adjective complement

  • OK: Selecting OK should eject the CD-ROM, then reboot.

Modifies a noun

  • committee: These will act in a similar way to departmental select committees of the House of Commons, with similar powers of inquiry.
  • bibliography: Select bibliography Davies, Norman, God's playground.
  • preference: Follow the steps below: From the Edit menu, select Preferences.
  • one: To view a larger version of an image, simply select one of the thumbnails below.

Used with why or when

  • which: Once you have selected which option you prefer the document may be accessed.

Infinitive complement

  • represent: At the age of 30 he was selected to represent Great Britain in the 1956 First World Judo Championships held in Japan.
  • suit: The level of difficulty of the puzzles can be selected to suit the audience.

Present participle complement

  • accord: These sites are only a few of the thousands or millions available, randomly selected according to my own personal taste.

Preposition: from

  • menu: To find out more just select from the menu below.
  • list: Select from the list of available skins the one you wish to use.
  • drop: You can then select from a drop down list on the right the field type you wish to search for.

Preposition: for

  • interview: If you are selected for an interview, we will endeavor to notify you within ten days of receiving your application.

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