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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

What goes in the gap?

Based on or according to?

Different packages are available ___ the type of event you wish to book me for. Each package can be adapted/adjusted to your needs.

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eg: Different packages of event photography are available depending on the type of event you wish to book me for. Each package can be adapted/adjusted to your needs.

  • eg: Different packages of event photography are available depending on the type of event you wish to book me for.
  • Each package can be adapted/adjusted to your needs.
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eg:

Different packages of event photography are available depending on the type of event you wish to book me for. Each package can be adapted/adjusted to your needs.
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Would 'based on' be wrong?

When using depending on, could you have different choices or one choice would be fine? Could you tell me which is correct please?

The doctor will call me depending on the result. [1 choice]
Depending on the result, the doctor will either call me or not. [2 choices]
Depending on the result, the doctor will call me. [1 choice]
Depending on the
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AnonymousWould 'based on' be wrong?
No.
AnonymousCould you tell me which is correct please?
All of these are OK.
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Did you just choose depending on just like that or is it the best?
What about according to? Is that off the table?

Is there a difference between the sentences? I don't know whether to choose a b or c? Could you tell me how to make that decision?

a The doctor will call me depending on the result. [1 choice]
b Depending on the result, the doctor will either call me or not.
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Clarity is a virtue. None of your sentences are very clear. I would avoid them due to obfuscation. Here are sentences you should use instead:

a The doctor will call me if the test result is positive (or whatever). Otherwise, I won't hear from him.

a If it's expensive to upgrade the phone, I'll keep it a few years. Otherwise, I'll trade it in after a few months and get the late
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Have you ever come across a sentences that started with 'depending on'? Could you give me an example of one that would be natural?

Thank you
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Anonymousa sentences that started with 'depending on'?
'a sentences'?

See http://fraze.it/
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Thank you CJ.
I didn't know fraze it.

Would this work for you?

Depending on the method of transportation, you could [either] get there faster [or slower].
Thank you for the help
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AnonymousDepending on the method of transportation, you could [either] get there faster [or slower].
Fine with or without the words in brackets.

CJ
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Could you tell me of one last sentence?
Could you please correct this for me?

I have 2 internet connections at home. Depending on where you are in the house they are stronger and weaker. In the kitchen this connection signal is stronger.
thanks you

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