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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
If you live in Taipei, you are at risk of earthquakes.
If you live in Taipei, you are at risk of earthquakes.
... in danger of ...
Do both of the above sound right and convey a similar idea? Thanks.
... in danger of ...
Do both of the above sound right and convey a similar idea? Thanks.
Top answer
Yes.
- Yes.
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Hi Angliholic
The expression "you are at risk of" is very often followed by a disease or a word such as developing or contracting.
The expression "you are in danger of" is usually followed by a gerund:
- losing your home
- failing
- having your identity stolen
If you live in Taipei, you are in danger of being injured or killed during an earthquake.
The expression "you are at risk of" is very often followed by a disease or a word such as developing or contracting.
The expression "you are in danger of" is usually followed by a gerund:
- losing your home
- failing
- having your identity stolen
If you live in Taipei, you are in danger of being injured or killed during an earthquake.
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