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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Scavenge
Do I need "for" after "scavenge" in this sentence? (I am searching for the best pine cones on trees that have been cut down.) I thought I did, but someone told me I didn't. If I don't use "for," to me, it sounds like I'm searching through "perfect pine cones," not looking for them. Based on definitions of scavenged, I'm now confused!
The sentence (which is part of a poem): I scavenge for perfect pine cones from downed trees.
Thanks!
The sentence (which is part of a poem): I scavenge for perfect pine cones from downed trees.
Thanks!
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Hi, Both ways seem standard and common to me, with the sense of 'look for'. Chose the wording and rhythm that fits best in your poem. Clive
- Hi, Both ways seem standard and common to me, with the sense of 'look for'.
- Chose the wording and rhythm that fits best in your poem.
- Clive
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Hi,
Both ways seem standard and common to me, with the sense of 'look for'.
Chose the wording and rhythm that fits best in your poem.
Both ways seem standard and common to me, with the sense of 'look for'.
Chose the wording and rhythm that fits best in your poem.
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