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Wisdom27 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
"in" or "with"
Dear all,
"You are not allowed to write in pencil" I saw this sentence in a grammar book, but I have the doubt here "in pencil" I think it should be "with a pencil"
Thank you.
"You are not allowed to write in pencil" I saw this sentence in a grammar book, but I have the doubt here "in pencil" I think it should be "with a pencil"
Thank you.
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This is a case of idiomatic usage. "in pencil" means written or signed with a pencil.
- This is a case of idiomatic usage.
- "in pencil" means written or signed with a pencil.
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This is a case of idiomatic usage. "in pencil" means written or signed with a pencil.
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