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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

in/with confusion

When asked the question, all the students looked at the teacher in/with confusion.

Do both "in" and "with" fit in the above? If yes, are there subtle nuances? Thanks.

  

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Hi Angliholic I'd say 'in' would be the most common choice, but 'with' is also possible. To me, using the preposition in would mean in a state of confusion: - look at someone in (a state of) confusion - look at someone with (a look of) confusion

— Yankee

  • Hi Angliholic I'd say 'in' would be the most common choice, but 'with' is also possible.
  • To me, using the preposition in would mean in a state of confusion: - look at someone in (a state of) confusion - look at someone with (a look of) confusion
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Hi Angliholic

I'd say 'in' would be the most common choice, but 'with' is also possible.
To me, using the preposition in would mean in a state of confusion:

- look at someone in (a state of) confusion
- look at someone with (a look of) confusion
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YankeeHi Angliholic

I'd say 'in' would be the most common choice, but 'with' is also possible.
To me, using the preposition in would mean in a state of confusion:

- look at someone in (a state of) confusion
- look at someone with (a look of) confusion

Well put, Yankee.

I like your interpretations.
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