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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

The police shot his gun in/to/into the air to warn the robber.

The police shot his gun in/to/into the air to warn the robber.

Which of the prepostions fit best in the above and why? Thanks.
  

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Just say he shot into the air. " What else would he shoot? Also, the police officer or the policeman -- the police is a collective noun.

— BarbaraPA

  • Just say he shot into the air.
  • " What else would he shoot?
  • Also, the police officer or the policeman -- the police is a collective noun.
  • )
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Just say he shot into the air. Not "his gun." What else would he shoot?

Also, the police officer or the policeman -- the police is a collective noun.

(Most police don't shoot into the air.)
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Grammar GeekJust say he shot into the air. Not "his gun." What else would he shoot?

Also, the police officer or the policeman -- the police is a collective noun.

(Most police don't shoot into the air.)

Thanks, GG.
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Grammar Geek
Just say he shot into the air. Not "his gun." What else would he shoot?

Also, the police officer or the policeman -- the police is a collective noun.

(Most police don't shoot into the air.)

Thanks, GG.
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