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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

use of word

Is it correct to say this sentence, specifically the use of 'for'?

Muslims fast 'for' the holly month of Ramadan.

Or is 'for' possible or is it wrong and 'in' should be used?
  

Top answer

For, in and during are all appropriate.

— Philip

  • For, in and during are all appropriate.
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For, in and during are all appropriate.
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PhilipFor, in and during are all appropriate.
Thank you very much, teacher. That was confusing me.

Would all three be appropriate here as well: You should not give water to someone fasting 'for/in/during' ramadan.
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AnonymousWould all three be appropriate here as well
What is different about your second sentence that would make the preposition choice different, Anonymous?

(Note: 'Ramadan' is capitalized and 'holy' is so spelt.)
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Mister Micawber AnonymousWould all three be appropriate here as wellWhat is different about your second sentence that would make the preposition choice different, Anonymous?(Note: 'Ramadan' is capitalized and 'holy' is so spelt.)
Thanks for replying, teacher. I thought that maybe the construction of the second sentence might not allow the use of some of the pr
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AnonymousI thought that maybe the construction of the second sentence might not allow the use of some of the prepositions.
Obviously, but what I asked you is what do you think is different about the second construction?
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Mister MicawberObviously, but what I asked you is what do you think is different about the second construction?
HMM.. I don't think it's different in that it would affect the preposition choice. I think all three would work, but I would like to get confirmation on that. Am I right?
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AnonymousAm I right?
Yes.
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Mister MicawberYes.
Thank you, teacher. And they would convey the same general meaning, right?
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