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Jandi Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

In or during

Hello, teachers!
Would you please tell me which is the correct choice?

1. The company has suffered more than 50 casualties [in, during] combat.
2. He was shot in the arm [in, during] combat.

Thank you very much.
Peace!
  

Top answer

Both are fine in both sentences, Jandi. 'In' is more to the point, as that is where injuries and casualties often occur. ' The shooting occurred in the course of another activity.

— Mister Micawber

  • Both are fine in both sentences, Jandi.
  • 'In' is more to the point, as that is where injuries and casualties often occur.
  • ' The shooting occurred in the course of another activity.
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Both are fine in both sentences, Jandi. 'In' is more to the point, as that is where injuries and casualties often occur.

'He was shot in the arm during his attempt to cross the river undetected.' The shooting occurred in the course of another activity.
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Thank you very much, Mister Micawber!
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