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RJD Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Which one is correct?
Supplied one loose cushion for each armchair / Supplied one loose cushion in each armchair
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Hi RJD This is my take. The proposition should be 'for'. For instance, We ordered one loose cushion for every armchair that we made.
- Hi RJD This is my take.
- The proposition should be 'for'.
- For instance, We ordered one loose cushion for every armchair that we made.
- Without reference to any context, it seems that your original sentence would only really make sense if it's an interdepartmental order.
- Please supply one loose cushion for every armchair .
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Hi RJD
This is my take. The proposition should be 'for'. For instance, We ordered one loose cushion for every armchair that we made.
Without reference to any context, it seems that your original sentence would only really make sense if it's an interdepartmental order. Please supply one loose cushion for every armchair. I'm not sure if this sounds natural though, s
This is my take. The proposition should be 'for'. For instance, We ordered one loose cushion for every armchair that we made.
Without reference to any context, it seems that your original sentence would only really make sense if it's an interdepartmental order. Please supply one loose cushion for every armchair. I'm not sure if this sounds natural though, s
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I agree with PBF. The proper number of cushions were supplied, that is, made available at the site or sites. They may or may not be "installed" (thrown) into the armchairs. The number supplied is important: one for each.
We supplied one cheeseburger for each member of the team - although they'll probably end up in each member.
We supplied one cheeseburger for each member of the team - although they'll probably end up in each member.
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