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Nakool Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Spotting errors

In spite of the rumors of an impending takeover by the government Ramlal bought more shares of that company.

My books says that is should be 'taking over' in place of 'take over'

Could you please explain why 'taking over' is used here and why 'taken over' or 'take over' is not used?

Thanks in advance!
  

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Nakool My books says that is should be 'taking over' in place of 'take over' Your book is wrong again. 'Takeover' is the correct noun called for in that sentence.

  • Nakool My books says that is should be 'taking over' in place of 'take over' Your book is wrong again.
  • 'Takeover' is the correct noun called for in that sentence.
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NakoolMy books says that is should be 'taking over' in place of 'take over'
Your book is wrong again. 'Takeover' is the correct noun called for in that sentence.

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