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Vincent Teo Posted 17 years ago
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Can I say,

(a) John wrote his name in capital.

(b) The house is surrounded by brick.

(c) She knocked the door before entereing the headmaster's room.

(d) The twins are alike.

(e) John is a winner in / of the drawing contest.

(f) She throws the rubbish in / into the garbage.

(g) She opened the gate to let the dog come in.

(h) He rears chickens and ducks in his farm.
  

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Vincent Teo Can I say, (a) John wrote his name in capital letters . (b) The house is surrounded by brick s . I don't think that is what you mean.

  • Vincent Teo Can I say, (a) John wrote his name in capital letters .
  • (b) The house is surrounded by brick s .
  • I don't think that is what you mean.
  • Here are some alternatives: The house's walls are brick.
  • The house has brick walls.
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Vincent TeoCan I say,

(a) John wrote his name in capital letters.

(b) The house is surrounded by bricks. I don't think that is what you mean. Here are some alternatives:
The house's walls are brick.
The house has brick walls.
The house is made of brick.

The house is surrounded by a bri

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