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Tinanam0102 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
On / for with percentage
Hi teachers,
Would you correct the following sentences for me? Thank you.
1. if you get one item at the store, you get 20% off, and if you get more than two items, you get 40% off.
2. 20% off on / for 1 item.
40% off on / for 2 items or more.
3. 20% off 1 item.
40% off 2 items or more.
Thank you.
Tinanam
Would you correct the following sentences for me? Thank you.
1. if you get one item at the store, you get 20% off, and if you get more than two items, you get 40% off.
2. 20% off on / for 1 item.
40% off on / for 2 items or more.
3. 20% off 1 item.
40% off 2 items or more.
Thank you.
Tinanam
Top answer
They all sound natural to me. On, off, no preposition. [Don't ask me 'why'!
- They all sound natural to me.
- On, off, no preposition.
- [Don't ask me 'why'!
- ]
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They all sound natural to me. On, off, no preposition. [Don't ask me 'why'! ]
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1. if If you get one item at the store, you get 20% off, and if you get more than two items one item, you get 40% off. (I think this is what you meant.)
2.,3. My preference is this:
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2.,3. My preference is this:
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Hi CalifJim, hi Philip,
Thank you for your correction.
Have a wonderful day.
Would you please correct my revision sentence below?
You'll enjoy 20% off for one item, and 40% off for more than one item. (Should I in this case, use "on" instead of "for"?)
Tinanam
Thank you for your correction.
Have a wonderful day.
Would you please correct my revision sentence below?
You'll enjoy 20% off for one item, and 40% off for more than one item. (Should I in this case, use "on" instead of "for"?)
Tinanam
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tinanam010220% off for one item, and 40% off for more than one item.You can use either for, as you have done, or on.
CJ
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