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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Is "in" correct?

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Is "in" correct in the following context?

Jane’s family members support her decision and are willing to help her to care for young Peter in his daily needs.

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Jane’s family members support her decision and are willing to help her to care for young Peter in his daily needs. "

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Jane’s family members support her decision and are willing to help her to care for young Peter in his daily needs.

I'd rephrase it as "Jane’s family members support her decision and are willing to help her care for young Peter's daily needs."
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That way, the word "young" refers to "daily needs" to me, and becomes odd.
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khoshtip That way, the word "young" refers to "daily needs" to me, and becomes odd.
Actually, native speakers will invariably see "young Peter" as a grouping, so it doesn't seem odd to us.

CJ
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Anonymousto care for young Peter in his daily needs.
Yes. "in" is correct.

CJ
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