Among the first to arrive ~
Hello, everyone,
Sometimes we see the unusual usage of preposition ‘among’ as per following sentences;
1. Among the first to arrive was the mayor.
2. Among the many ways in which she is propagating ideas about positive change for our planet is through the work of her foundation, Mission Blue, whose objective is to protect and restore the ocean through the creation of “Hope Spots” - designated areas of extreme importance to the ocean’s overall well-being.
While I understand such a usage means, ‘one of’, then, can I consider the real subject part to be “Among the first to arrive” and “Among the many ways in which . . . for our planet” as "prepositional phrase as a subject" in following examples?
• Before ten is a bad time to call me.
• Between seven and nine is when employees must arrive.
• Inside the freezer is dark and cold.
If I’m wrong, please correct me.
Thanking in advance,
Top answer
I hear the sentences that start with 'among' as inverted constructions. The mayor was among the first to arrive. But the second sentence is anomalous to my ear.
- I hear the sentences that start with 'among' as inverted constructions.
- The mayor was among the first to arrive.
- But the second sentence is anomalous to my ear.
- Neither of the following strikes me as correct: Among the ways in which she is propagating change is through the work of her foundation.
- Through the work of her foundation is among the ways in which she is propagating change.
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I hear the sentences that start with 'among' as inverted constructions.
The mayor was among the first to arrive.
But the second sentence is anomalous to my ear.
Neither of the following strikes me as correct:
Among the ways in which she is propagating change is through the work of her foundation.
Through the work of her foundation is among the ways
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