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Ztq3 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Is my sentence correct

I sent a letter of cancellation for purchasing a house in Santa Barbara.

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kolokoy I sent a letter of cancellation for purchasing a house in Santa Barbara. This sounds like I sent a letter of cancellation (of some unknown thing) because I wanted to purchase a house in Santa Barbara. I think you mean I sent a letter [to cancel / cancelling] the purchase of a house in Santa Barbara.

— CalifJim

  • kolokoy I sent a letter of cancellation for purchasing a house in Santa Barbara.
  • This sounds like I sent a letter of cancellation (of some unknown thing) because I wanted to purchase a house in Santa Barbara.
  • I think you mean I sent a letter [to cancel / cancelling] the purchase of a house in Santa Barbara.
  • Or, I sent a letter of cancellation regarding the purchase of a house in Santa Barbara.
  • CJ
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kolokoyI sent a letter of cancellation for purchasing a house in Santa Barbara.
This sounds like

I sent a letter of cancellation (of some unknown thing) because I wanted to purchase a house in Santa Barbara.

I think you mean

I sent a letter [to cancel / cancelling] the purchase of a house in Santa Barbara.

Or,
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Yes I meant your 1 & 2 sentences. Thank you CJ
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