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Vincent Teo Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

fighting over

How do I say if I saw two are fighting because of the toys?

Can I say,

(A) The boys are fighting because of the toys.

(b) They are fighting over the toys.

(c) They are fighting to get (over)/ take (over) / grab (over) the toys.

Any good suggestions?
  

Top answer

Use these: (A) The boys are fighting because of the toys. (b) They are fighting over the toys. (c) They are fighting to get / take the toys.

— Mister Micawber

  • Use these: (A) The boys are fighting because of the toys.
  • (b) They are fighting over the toys.
  • (c) They are fighting to get / take the toys.
  • B is natural.
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Use these:

(A) The boys are fighting because of the toys.

(b) They are fighting over the toys.

(c) They are fighting to get / take the toys.

B is natural.
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Can I say,
(a) They are fighting for the toy.
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Yes, you can.

Sorry that it took so long to answer, Vincent-- I'm lost in this new format!
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So am I. Why do I not get queries on my email since the new revamp of the system? Could a moderator or whoever is in charge let me know why. I think other members are curious too.
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Can I say,
(A) They are fighting to dispute a toy.
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Can I say,
(A) They are fighting to dispute a toy.


A "dispute" can be a noun, like "argument"

There was a dispute over the toys.

The dispute was over the toys.

or as a verb

I disputed the answer he gave in the quiz.

The boys disputed over the toys.
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Can I say,

(a) They are fighting because they want the toy.
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If they are fighting with each other, then it's more clear to say "They are figting because they each want the toy."
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Can I say,

(a) He is fighting for the toy with his brother.
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