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Vdb Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

care of

Can anyone tell me what preposition is used before "care of?" Is any preposition required before c/o?

E.g. - 1. I sent the gift in care of your parents.
2. I sent the gift care of your parents.

Which of the above sentences would be correct?
  

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" 'in'. vdb Is any preposition required before c/o? Formally, yes.

— Mister Micawber

  • " 'in'.
  • vdb Is any preposition required before c/o?
  • Formally, yes.
  • vdb Which of the above sentences would be correct?
  • Both are correct.
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vdbCan anyone tell me what preposition is used before "care of?"
'in'.
vdb Is any preposition required before c/o?
Formally, yes.
vdbWhich of the above sentences would be correct?
Both are correct. #2 is casual.
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