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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Sentence structure, with which

Is this sentence correct?

My aunt gave me some money with which I bought a book.
  

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That looks fine to me, Anon. Which part did you feel uncertain about?

  • That looks fine to me, Anon.
  • Which part did you feel uncertain about?
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That looks fine to me, Anon.
Which part did you feel uncertain about?
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Hi guys,

I'd consider saying 'for' instead of 'with'. Which one sounds more natural to you?

- My aunt gave me some money, with/for which I bought a book.
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Michal, sorry, but your usually excellent instincts failed you this time.

I bought a book with the money. The is the money with which I bought a book.

"For" does not work here.
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Got it, GG! I'll try to keep that in mind but unfortunatelly old habits die hard. Thanks a lot! Emotion: smile

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