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Agnus Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Vocabulary + Grammar questions
I have two questions. I'd be grateful if someone could help me with one or both!
1) Is the following use of abroad acceptable:
Many British students are applying to both UK and abroad universities.
2) "In spite of" requires the use of -ing. Does it have to come immediately after it or can we say:
In spite of many campaigns being made, there are still people who...
Thanks in advance!
1) Is the following use of abroad acceptable:
Many British students are applying to both UK and abroad universities.
2) "In spite of" requires the use of -ing. Does it have to come immediately after it or can we say:
In spite of many campaigns being made, there are still people who...
Thanks in advance!
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Agnus Many British students are applying to both UK and abroad universities. No. Use "overseas".
- Agnus Many British students are applying to both UK and abroad universities.
- No.
- Use "overseas".
- Abroad is most used as an adverb: He studied abroad.
- Agnus 2) "In spite of" requires the use of -ing.
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AgnusMany British students are applying to both UK and abroad universities.No. Use "overseas". Abroad is most used as an adverb: He studied abroad.
Agnus2) "In spite of" requires the use of -ing.No it does not. In spite of many setbacks, she graduated at the top of her class.
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I have two questions. I'd be grateful if someone could help me with one or both!
1) Is the following use of abroad acceptable:
Many British students are applying to both UK and abroad universities.
No. Say eg Many British students are applying to universities both in the UK and abroad.
2) "In spite
1) Is the following use of abroad acceptable:
Many British students are applying to both UK and abroad universities.
No. Say eg Many British students are applying to universities both in the UK and abroad.
2) "In spite
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Thank you both.
But, in question 2), if a verb is used instead of a noun phrase, it must take the ing form, right?
But, in question 2), if a verb is used instead of a noun phrase, it must take the ing form, right?
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AgnusThank you both. But, in question 2), if a verb is used instead of a noun phrase, it must take the ing form, right?Yes.
In spite of running as fast as she could, she did not arrive at the bus stop before the last bus had already left.
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So, is the sentence In spite of many campaigns being made, there are still people who... correct?
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AgnusSo, is the sentence In spite of many campaigns being made, there are still people who... correct?Yes, it is correct, but it seems rather awkward. "Being made" is not really necessary.
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Thank you!
Would it sound better if we added 'the': In spite of the many campaigns being made, there are still people who?
Would it sound better if we added 'the': In spite of the many campaigns being made, there are still people who?
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AgnusThank you!Would it sound better if we added 'the': In spite of the many campaigns being made, there are still people who?No.
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