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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

...the birds which he provides sanctuary for... / or

...the birds which he provides sanctuary for...

...the birds for which he provides snactuary...

Just wondering if the are equally correct and natural?

Thanks

PBF
  

Top answer

The second one sounds a bit stiff, but it's certainly correct. You can also just omit the "which" and use the first version: The birds he provided santuary for...

— BarbaraPA

  • The second one sounds a bit stiff, but it's certainly correct.
  • You can also just omit the "which" and use the first version: The birds he provided santuary for...
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The second one sounds a bit stiff, but it's certainly correct.

You can also just omit the "which" and use the first version: The birds he provided santuary for...
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Hi,
Yes, they are.
#2 is probably a bit more characteristic of written English.

Clive
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Thanks for your replies. 

Just wondering. Could I say '...the bird in his sanctuary...'?

Thanks again

PBF
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Yes, if there is only one bird, or if you have previously talked about two birds, one in his santuary and one elsewhere.

It also tells you that the bird is there now. In your other sentences, I had the impression they may have been released.
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I see. Thanks Grammar Geek.

By the way, I made a typo and I meant to say '...the birds in his sanctuary...'

PBF
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