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Tamguatlay Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Congratulations on / for topping the class.
Congratulations on / for topping the class.
Can either preposition be used?
Thanks.
Can either preposition be used?
Thanks.
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tamguatlay Can either preposition be used? Yes, but on is much more common.
- tamguatlay Can either preposition be used?
- Yes, but on is much more common.
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tamguatlayCan either preposition be used?Yes, but on is much more common.
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Strictly speaking:
Congratulations on -- a special occasion
Congratulations for -- a notable achievement
That said, both are logically possible in your context, depending on the way you perceive "topping the class". But sometimes only "on" works:
Congratulations on getting a new job!
Saying "Congratulations for getting a ne
Congratulations on -- a special occasion
Congratulations for -- a notable achievement
That said, both are logically possible in your context, depending on the way you perceive "topping the class". But sometimes only "on" works:
Congratulations on getting a new job!
Saying "Congratulations for getting a ne
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