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Taka Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

sanctuary

Lincorn frequently sought sanctuary to immerse himself in his writing.

About the part in bold, which is it?

(1) Lincorn frequently sought sanctuary in order to immerse himself in his writing.

(2) Lincorn frequently sought sanctuary where he could immerse himself in his writing.

(3) Ambiguous
  

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Even if #2 were with a comma, as this one:
(2) Lincorn frequently sought sanctuary, where he could immerse himself in his writing.

would your choice still be the same #1, MM?
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Yes, Common sense is always required. He looks for sanctuary anywhere; sanctuary by its nature and in any incarnation allows immersion in writing.
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