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Guest Posted 23 years ago
Grammar

Upon versus On

Which is correct?

The story is based UPON the author's life.

OR

The Story is based ON the author's life.
  

Top answer

I believe both are correct but the first one is more formal.

  • I believe both are correct but the first one is more formal.
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I believe both are correct but the first one is more formal.
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0Either could be used.0-
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Not really more formal. Longer is not more formal, just longer. Consult Fowler on "polysyllabism."

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