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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

in, for, at

I work in City Hall.

I work for City Hall.

I work at City Hall.

Which is correct/best?
  

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Usually, I work at City Hall, I would say. "City Hall" could also be meant as "city government," so you could say "for" but in that case, you are identifying your employer, not the place you work. And it would sound a little odd.

  • Usually, I work at City Hall, I would say.
  • "City Hall" could also be meant as "city government," so you could say "for" but in that case, you are identifying your employer, not the place you work.
  • And it would sound a little odd.
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Usually, I work at City Hall, I would say.

"City Hall" could also be meant as "city government," so you could say "for" but in that case, you are identifying your employer, not the place you work. And it would sound a little odd.

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