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Rotter Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Account
1.You can start an acccount at our bank.
2.You can open an account at our bank.
Are both fine?
2.You can open an account at our bank.
Are both fine?
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Both are fine. Number two is preferable. "Starting" an account might bear the implication that the reason for starting the account is to accrue interest, as in, say, an investment account.
- Both are fine.
- Number two is preferable.
- "Starting" an account might bear the implication that the reason for starting the account is to accrue interest, as in, say, an investment account.
- This, as opposed to reasons of convenience or service.
- I admit, that's a pretty fine distinction.
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Both are fine.
Number two is preferable.
"Starting" an account might bear the implication that the reason for starting the account is to accrue interest, as in, say, an investment account. This, as opposed to reasons of convenience or service. I admit, that's a pretty fine distinction.
Number two is preferable.
"Starting" an account might bear the implication that the reason for starting the account is to accrue interest, as in, say, an investment account. This, as opposed to reasons of convenience or service. I admit, that's a pretty fine distinction.
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