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Tinanam0102 Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Sentences

Hi teachers,

Can you please correct the sentences? Thank you.

1. You could almost set your watch by / to her.
2. Jane and Misty ran around / in the same group of individuals.
3. They ran in the same circles.
4. This after-hours get together made Jane's mom mad.

Thanks
TN
  

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1. Both are grammatical, but "to" is very formal and 19th century-sounding. " 2.

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  • Both are grammatical, but "to" is very formal and 19th century-sounding.
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  • "In" is correct.
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1. Both are grammatical, but "to" is very formal and 19th century-sounding. So use "by."

2. "In" is correct. (Note "around in" would be okay too.)

3. This is correct.

4. This is okay.
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