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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

I need your help.

Can I use " account for " in the sentence as follows?

The forest area accounts for 90% of the area on the island.

Then, Can I use the verb" covers" instead of " accounts for " in that
sentence?

For example,

The forest area covers 90% of the area on the island .

Which sentence sounds natural to you?

I need your advice.

Thank you in advance.
  

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Anonymous: Can I use " account for " in the sentence as follows? The forest area accounts for 90% of the area on the island. OK.

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  • Anonymous: Can I use " account for " in the sentence as follows?
  • The forest area accounts for 90% of the area on the island.
  • OK.
  • Don't repeat 'area'.
  • Then, Can I use the verb" covers" instead of " accounts for " in that sentence?
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Anonymous:

Can I use " account for " in the sentence as follows?

The forest area accounts for 90% of the area on the island.OK. Don't repeat 'area'.

Then, Can I use the verb" covers" instead of " accounts for " in that
sentence?

For example,

The forest area covers 90% of the area on the island . OK
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