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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Preposition

Hello,

I have a question on preposition usage: Suppose we say he reddened in outrage etc., is 'in' the only preposition we can use in such instances? Can we also use 'with' and 'out of'? He stiffened out of indignation or he turned red with shame, and so on?

b) It was no consolation to the team that the contest was set to take place in their home ground.
Is 'was set to' okay here, or must it be 'would take place'?

Kindly,
  

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, is 'in' the only preposition we can use in such instances? Can we also use 'with' and 'out of'? He stiffened out of indignation or he turned red with shame, and so on?

— Clive

  • , is 'in' the only preposition we can use in such instances?
  • Can we also use 'with' and 'out of'?
  • He stiffened out of indignation or he turned red with shame, and so on?
  • Yes, you can say these things.
  • And others, eg 'from shame'.
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Hi,

I have a question on preposition usage: Suppose we say he reddened in outrage etc., is 'in' the only preposition we can use in such instances? Can we also use 'with' and 'out of'? He stiffened out of indignation or he turned red with shame, and so on? Yes, you can say these things. And others, eg 'from shame'.

b) It was no consolation to the team that the contest was set t
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Thanks so much for your help, Clive. Can we also use past perfect to conclude the sentence in B: It was no consolation ... contest had been set to....

Thanks,
Olive
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