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New2grammar Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

procedure

Here is the procedure [to transfer/for transfering] a car title.

Do you know the procedure [to transfer/for transfering] a car title?

Procedure [to transfer/for transfering] a car title is simple.

Which is correct?

Thanks in advance!
  

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Hi, Both seem OK, but I prefer 'for transferring'. I think it conveys more the idea that this is the intention/purpose of the procedure, rather than the transfer being, for example, just a secondary result. Best wishes, Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, Both seem OK, but I prefer 'for transferring'.
  • I think it conveys more the idea that this is the intention/purpose of the procedure, rather than the transfer being, for example, just a secondary result.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

Both seem OK, but I prefer 'for transferring'. I think it conveys more the idea that this is the intention/purpose of the procedure, rather than the transfer being, for example, just a secondary result.

Best wishes, Clive
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I don't think I ever use the infinitive after procedure.

I would say

Here is the procedure for transferring a car title.
Do you know the procedure for transferring a car title?
The procedure for transferring a car title is simple.

CJ

(All the verbs in stressed -fer or -ter double the r
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Thank you for the explanations and corrections!
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