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Jooney Posted 14 years ago
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Hi,

Arguments in the new case are likely to be heard just before the presidential election in November, and they may force the candidates to weigh in on a long dormant and combustible issue that has divided the electorate. There was little immediate reaction from the campaign trail and in official Washington on Tuesday, which may be attributable to the political risks the issue presents to both Democrats and Republicans.

Breaking the bold part into two separate sentences yields:

1. There was little immediate reaction from the campaign trail on Tuesday.
2. There was little immediate reaction in official Washington on Tuesday.

Q1) Correct?

I notice that the use of preposition is different in these two examples.

Q2) Why were two different prepositions used?

Thanks in advance.



  

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jooney 1. There was little immediate reaction from the campaign trail on Tuesday. 2.

— CalifJim

  • jooney 1.
  • There was little immediate reaction from the campaign trail on Tuesday.
  • 2.
  • Q1) Correct?
  • Yes.
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jooney1. There was little immediate reaction from the campaign trail on Tuesday. 2. There was little immediate reaction in official Washington on Tuesday.Q1) Correct?
Yes.
jooneyQ2) Why were two different prepositions used?
There is no reason that we on the forum can give you. You would need to ask the writer. It's a quest
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Oh, I see. Your explanation is always very helpful.Emotion: smile
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