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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Fit a space?

He didn't fit (in) that space because he's too big.

Is "in" necessary?

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Yes, I would say it would be to convey the meaning that you want. To 'fit' a space suggests something matches a size of space rather than is able to be contained within it. The puzzle piece fits the space for it in the puzzle; a cat fits in the garage because it is only small and the building is larger.

— David Hatton

  • Yes, I would say it would be to convey the meaning that you want.
  • To 'fit' a space suggests something matches a size of space rather than is able to be contained within it.
  • The puzzle piece fits the space for it in the puzzle; a cat fits in the garage because it is only small and the building is larger.
  • I would also suggest changing 'didn't' to 'doesn't' or 'can't' as you're using 'he's' (present tense) and it would sound more natural to keep the same tense throughout.
  • For me, the best version is: He can't fit in that space because he's too big.
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Yes, I would say it would be to convey the meaning that you want. To 'fit' a space suggests something matches a size of space rather than is able to be contained within it. The puzzle piece fits the space for it in the puzzle; a cat fits in the garage because it is only small and the building is larger.

I would also suggest changing 'didn't' to 'doesn't' or 'can't' as you're using 'he's
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David Hattona cat fits in the garage because it is only small and the building is larger.
I take it that was meant to be "car" instead.
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It would sound more sensible if I had written 'car' - as it was I was just thinking of something small and a building! Emotion: smile
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