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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

show for it

What does the 'it' refer to?

I have nothing to show for it.

Does it refer to time?

How would you say the first sentecne :
I like to do things that I can show for my time. I like puzzles because I have something to show for my time once it is finished.

Thank you
  

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The meaning of "it" depends on context, but normally it would refer to the expenditure of time, money or effort. "I like to do things that I can show for my time" isn't quite right. You could say "I like to do things that give me something to show for my time".

— GPY

  • The meaning of "it" depends on context, but normally it would refer to the expenditure of time, money or effort.
  • "I like to do things that I can show for my time" isn't quite right.
  • You could say "I like to do things that give me something to show for my time".
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The meaning of "it" depends on context, but normally it would refer to the expenditure of time, money or effort.

"I like to do things that I can show for my time" isn't quite right. You could say "I like to do things that give me something to show for my time".
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Hi,

Can the it be plural?

I have nothing to show for them.

Thank you
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AnonymousHi,Can the it be plural?I have nothing to show for them.Thank you
It is possible if you are referring to a plural thing. For example, "All those years, and nothing to show for them".
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In this example it is correct, but may I present you with a different example and if you can tell me is it correct to use the plural. I have posted it in a different post. Could you be so kind as to explain to me please?
http://www.EnglishForward.com/English/RegardRespectP
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I replied in the other thread.
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