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Wonder123 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

differences - For and Of

This kid is very excited to be one of the participants of this year's dance competition.

This kid is very excited to be one of the participants for this year's dance competition.

Could anyone please tell me the difference between the above sentences.
  

Top answer

They both should be "in".

  • They both should be "in".
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They both should be "in".
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Ok, and "of" and "for" can't be used in such context?
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The participants in an activity are the people who take part in it.
40 of the course participants are offered employment with the company...

(Collins Cobuild Dictionary)
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Wonder123Ok, and "of" and "for" can't be used in such context?
No.

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