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Ankur kumar Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Correct usage of preposition
What would be correct in the blank.
To me, both seem to be the same.
I found him standing........ the crowd. (in, among)
I saw him .......... the crowd. (in, among)
To me, both seem to be the same.
I found him standing........ the crowd. (in, among)
I saw him .......... the crowd. (in, among)
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To me, “among” means more than one person was seen; whereas, “in” is either singular or plural. So I would use “in” in both instances.
- To me, “among” means more than one person was seen; whereas, “in” is either singular or plural.
- So I would use “in” in both instances.
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To me, “among” means more than one person was seen; whereas, “in” is either singular or plural. So I would use “in” in both instances.
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Isn't "among" here for the crowd? and not for the individual.
among the crowd.
among the crowd.
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I would say that I see one person in the crowd; but would say that I see my friends among the crowd.
Although there will be a grammatical explanation, which one of the teachers will likely provide, my usage is based on picturing several friends in different positions within/among the crowd. One friend would have to be in one position rather than scattered among the crowd. I hope that helps.
Although there will be a grammatical explanation, which one of the teachers will likely provide, my usage is based on picturing several friends in different positions within/among the crowd. One friend would have to be in one position rather than scattered among the crowd. I hope that helps.
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