Starting + a preposition
I am going to make up two sets of similar sentences below.
(1a) Starting in the second week of December, students can apply for financial aid.
(1b) Starting from the second week of December, students can apply for financial aid.
(1c) Starting the second week of December, students can apply for financial aid.
(2a) Starting in 2020, I will go to the gym.
(2b) Starting from 2020, I will go to the gym.
(2c) Starting 2020, I will go to the gym.
My friends have different opinions about my sentences. Some think "in" is correct. However, others choose "from" because this preposition marks the starting point. I've heard from my neighbors that no prepositions are required the sentences flow better without them.
I am very confused. I am sure the forum members give the most accurate answer about this issue. Please help me. Thank you very much.
Top answer
ansonguy . Some think "in" is correct. However, others choose "from" because this preposition marks the starting point.
- ansonguy .
- Some think "in" is correct.
- However, others choose "from" because this preposition marks the starting point.
- I think both are fine.
- ansonguy I've heard from my neighbors that no prepositions are required the sentences flow better without them.
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ansonguy. Some think "in" is correct. However, others choose "from" because this preposition marks the starting point.
I think both are fine.
ansonguyI've heard from my neighbors that no prepositions are required the sentences flow better without them.
Your neighbors are grammarians? I find the sentences informal
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