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Eleanor Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Easy grammar question I hope

Hi,

Would anyone know which of these is correct in ye old english garnmar

the need for equipment

the need of equipment

or can it vary, depending on what is required/needed.

Many thanks

Eleanor
  

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Thanks for joining us, eleanor. Welcome to English Forums! [<:o)] Both prepositions are correct.

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  • Thanks for joining us, eleanor.
  • Welcome to English Forums!
  • [<:o)] Both prepositions are correct.
  • Perhaps you can give us a full sentence, or some context.
  • Then we can see if one seems better than the other.
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Thanks for joining us, eleanor. Welcome to English Forums! [<:o)]

Both prepositions are correct.

Perhaps you can give us a full sentence, or some context. Then we can see if one seems better than the other.

Best wishes, - A.
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Hi,

thanks for your reply.

the sentence was ... 'thank you for your letter dated 22 September highlighting the need ....... equipment for your scout group'.

Best wishes - E
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"For" sounds better to my native ear in this case, but I'm a bit too tired to explain why.
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