Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
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Please tell me what the difference is (if there's any) between:
1. I've sent a letter to her
or
2. I've sent a letter for her.
Thank you
1. I've sent a letter to her
or
2. I've sent a letter for her.
Thank you
Top answer
2 means 'I've sent a letter to somebody else to pass on to her'. Rover
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2 means 'I've sent a letter to somebody else to pass on to her'.
Rover
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Anonymous1. I've sent a letter to her or2. I've sent a letter for her.There are four place holders in the generalized statement:
A_ sent _B_ to _C_ for _D.
Example: Bill sent a package to John for Larry.
Larry asked Bill to send the package to John. Bill complied and did what Larry asked. John will receive the package.
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