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Addyaddy Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
attempt at / attempt to
Is the usage of the word attempt right??
His attempt to win failed.
His attempt at winning failed.
I have read both sentences. However, Could someone please explain why different prepositions are being used. Thanks
His attempt to win failed.
His attempt at winning failed.
I have read both sentences. However, Could someone please explain why different prepositions are being used. Thanks
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His attempt to win failed. Infinitive phrase, used as a modifier of "attempt". His attempt at winning failed.
- His attempt to win failed.
- Infinitive phrase, used as a modifier of "attempt".
- His attempt at winning failed.
- prepositional phrase with a gerund object, used as a modifier of "attempt".
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His attempt to win failed. Infinitive phrase, used as a modifier of "attempt".
His attempt at winning failed. prepositional phrase with a gerund object, used as a modifier of "attempt".
His attempt at winning failed. prepositional phrase with a gerund object, used as a modifier of "attempt".
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addyaddyHis attempt to win failed. His attempt at winning failed.
addyaddyIs the usage of the word 'attempt' right??Yes.
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