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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Which or both is correct?

I am requesting authorization to provide home instruction for the children listed below as provided for by Section 22.1-254.1 of the code of (1950) as amended, in lieu of have them attend school.



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I am requesting authorization to provide home instruction for the children listed below as provided for by Section 22.1-254.1 of the code of (1950) as amended, in lieu of have them attend school.



Emphasis on the last part, have vs having.



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Anonymous , in lieu of have them attend school. This phrase is not grammatically correct. There are many other ways to phrase it.

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  • Anonymous , in lieu of have them attend school.
  • This phrase is not grammatically correct.
  • There are many other ways to phrase it.
  • Here are a couple: in lieu of sending them to school.
  • in lieu of their attending school.
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Anonymous, in lieu of have them attend school.
This phrase is not grammatically correct. There are many other ways to phrase it. Here are a couple:

in lieu of sending them to school.
in lieu of their attending school.
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