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Michaelting Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Lifetime

Education is an investment that lasts (for) a lifetime.

How does he put up (for)so long with that woman?

Is 'for' necessary?
  

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Dear Michael, "For" is not necessary in the first sentence. However, the second question begs the past tense because you use "for so long": How has he put up with that woman for so long? In this case, "for" is necessary.

— JohnParis

  • Dear Michael, "For" is not necessary in the first sentence.
  • However, the second question begs the past tense because you use "for so long": How has he put up with that woman for so long?
  • In this case, "for" is necessary.
  • Hope this helps: John
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Dear Michael,

"For" is not necessary in the first sentence.

However, the second question begs the past tense because you use "for so long":

How has he put up with that woman for so long? In this case, "for" is necessary.

Hope this helps:

John
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Thanks!

How did he put up for so long with that woman?

I have waited for so long just to meet with my boss.

Are these correct?
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michaeltingThanks!
How did he put up for so long with that woman?
I have waited for so long just to meet with my boss.
Are these correct?
While you are waiting, I'd take the liberty to comment on your past post.

How has he put up
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