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Yoong Liat Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

correct word

When the children reached the fence surrounding the house, they climbed over it.

Is 'surrounding' the correct word to use? Is there a better way to phrase the sentence?
  

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Seems fine.

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In in informal talk, you may want to avoid "surrounding" and use
the fence around (round in BrE) the house
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Marius, once again thanks for your help.
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