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Ansonguy Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

As/for ma Christmas gift

(1) Last year, I received the watch as a Christmas gift.

(2) Last year, I received the watch for a Christmas gift.

Most of my friends think both are correct. What is your opinion? Thanks.

  

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I get the meaning from both sentences. I would simply say: Last year I received/got a/the watch for Christmas. CB

  • I get the meaning from both sentences.
  • I would simply say: Last year I received/got a/the watch for Christmas.
  • CB
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I get the meaning from both sentences. I would simply say: Last year I received/got a/the watch for Christmas.

CB

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