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Mateja Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

in the case of/in case of

Could somebody explain me a difference between in the case of and in case of.

For example in the sentences:

The wood is inflammable material, but in comparison with concrete and steel it is more fire endurable-it gives in later. It means that in the case of fire/in case of fire, a log house gets charred and the heat does not spread further.



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in the case of (something) implies a contrast with in the case of (something else) . The town experienced two disasters in a single month: a fire and a flood. In the case of the fire , twelve homes were burnt to the ground, while in the case of the flood , the entire downtown area was 12 feet deep in muddy water.

— CalifJim

  • in the case of (something) implies a contrast with in the case of (something else) .
  • The town experienced two disasters in a single month: a fire and a flood.
  • In the case of the fire , twelve homes were burnt to the ground, while in the case of the flood , the entire downtown area was 12 feet deep in muddy water.
  • In your example, there is no such contrast.
  • I would use in case of fire or in case of a fire .
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in the case of (something) implies a contrast with in the case of (something else).

The town experienced two disasters in a single month: a fire and a flood. In the case of the fire, twelve homes were burnt to the ground, while in the case of the flood, the entire downtown area was 12 feet deep in muddy water.

In your example, there is no s
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Hi Mateja

I agree with Jim and would like to add that you could also say "in the event of a fire, a log house...".
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