0
Baibai Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
Which one is correct " reported to duty " vs "reported for duty"
I came upon the following sentence from today's NY times about Obama's impending choice for his vice preisdent candidate.
The staff members of the vice-presidential team reported to duty in Chicago two weeks ago, not knowing who they would ultimately be working for.
I wonder about if the underlined "reported to duty" should be made to read llike "reported for duty in Chicago".
Any suggestions or guides are much appreciated.
Daniel P
The staff members of the vice-presidential team reported to duty in Chicago two weeks ago, not knowing who they would ultimately be working for.
I wonder about if the underlined "reported to duty" should be made to read llike "reported for duty in Chicago".
Any suggestions or guides are much appreciated.
Daniel P
Top answer
There is nothing grammatically incorrect about reported to duty , but you are correct in thinking that reported for duty is by far the more common choice. CJ
- There is nothing grammatically incorrect about reported to duty , but you are correct in thinking that reported for duty is by far the more common choice.
- CJ
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
1 Answers
0
There is nothing grammatically incorrect about reported to duty, but you are correct in thinking that reported for duty is by far the more common choice.
CJ
CJ
0
Related Questions