Which preposition is correct to use here?

Question

Sentence: Today the market order was not working with some shares. Or.                  Today the market order did not work for some shares.Question:Which preposition will be correct to use in the above situation, for or with? The use of preposition with and for with the word work creates a lots of doubts and confusions. Kindly tell the difference between their meanings for better understanding. ThanksKind regards

GPY · Accepted Answer

I'm guessing that "the market order" is some kind of share trading mechanism, and "working" refers to this mechanism being operational. In that case both "with" and "for" are possible and mean the same thing. I slightly prefer "for".

In other contexts "work with" and "work for" can have different meanings.

The choice between "was not working" and "did not work" is not linked to the choice of preposition.

Anonymous · Answer

GPYI'm guessing that "the market order" is some kind of share trading mechanism, and "working" refers to this mechanism being operational. In that case both "with" and "for" are possible and mean the same thing. I slightly prefer "for".In other contexts "work with" and "work for" can have different meanings.The choice between "was not working" and "did not work" is not linked to the choice of preposition.

Thanks for replying. Yes, you are correct about the market order. But here you may want to see and reply to the reply of this native English speaker . I want to say what he has said in his reply about the meaning of with in that context. Do you think his explanation is correct?

GPY · Answer

GPYIn other contexts "work with" and "work for" can have different meanings.

For example, you work "with" a colleague but "for" a company.

GPY · Answer

AnonymousThanks for replying. Yes, you are correct about the market order. But here you may want to see and reply to the reply of this native English speaker . I want to say what he has said in his reply about the meaning of with in that context. Do you think his explanation is correct?

I do not personally see that distinction.

Please do not post the same question twice. If you want further opinion on an answer then please ask in the relevant thread first. If you eventually need to revive a question in a new thread then please include a link to the earlier thread so that respondents can see what was previously discussed.

Anonymous · Answer

GPY AnonymousThanks for replying. Yes, you are correct about the market order. But here you may want to see and reply to the reply of this native English speaker . I want to say what he has said in his reply about the meaning of with in that context. Do you think his explanation is correct? I do not personally see that distinction.Please do not post the same question twice. If you want further opinion on an answer then please ask in the relevant thread first. If you eventually need to revive a question in a new thread then please include a link to the earlier thread so that respondents can see what was previously discussed.

GPYI do not personally see that distinction.Please do not post the same question twice. If you want further opinion on an answer then please ask in the relevant thread first. If you eventually need to revive a question in a new thread then please include a link to the earlier thread so that respondents can see what was previously discussed.

It happened by mistake. I wanted to post in the General Segment but it got posted in the Basic one, hence I posted it again. I did not see his reply before seeing yours. Nothing really there to take offense...

GPY · Answer

AnonymousIt happened by mistake. I wanted to post in the General Segment but it got posted in the Basic one, hence I posted it again. I did not see his reply before seeing yours. Nothing really there to take offense...

OK, no problem.

Anonymous · Answer

Hi,
Is it okay if I ask you few prepositions to use? It is very challenging and hard to know what preposition to put.

I don't know why it is 'in'. Is the person correct?

Kids these days have too much say in what they are allowed to wear to school.

When looking for a building, you ask someone what number this building is because you have the address but not sure this is the building and you are on the correct street.

How would you write the 2 sentences?
What number is this building [at]? Is this the correct question to ask? What about 'at'?
Ask someone what number this building is [at]?

Can you tell me if the questions are correct? at or not? rank, ranking?
If this is the answer: My entry was ranked [at] third in the talent show.
Is the question:
What was your entry ranked [at]?
What was the ranking of your entry?

What is the question to this answer?
He is ranked 3 worldwide.
Is it : What is he ranked [at] worldwide./What is his ranking?/Where is he ranked worldwide./or something different?

Some say for and to work both but others say no. What is your opinion please?

It would be beneficial to/for me in all aspects if I were to find a job in Prague. I wouldn't have to pay rent, food would be cheaper and I would have a better standard of living.

I need to study hard, because it is beneficial to/for my future.

It will be very beneficial for/to me when my future employer will read on my CV that I have worked in one of the best companies of the world and studied in a foreign country.

Is via and through interchangeable? Is the sentence pretty and correct?

I could hear the music [resonate] from one of the condos above through/via the piping. They had their music up very loud.

Would both prepositions be correct? Do you understand what it mean by 'finishing touches'?
The finishing touches on/of the car are stunning.

Would finishing with a preposition be correct?

In the song, the singer starts the new line with the word he finished the prior line with.

Thank you for you time and expertise.

GPY · Answer

I don't know why it is 'in'. Is the person correct?
Kids these days have too much say in what they are allowed to wear to school.
"in" is correct. Preposition use in English can be unpredictable. There may be no obvious reason why certain prepositions are used in certain places. Unfortunately you may have to learn patterns individually.

When looking for a building, you ask someone what number this building is because you have the address but not sure this is the building and you are on the correct street.
How would you write the 2 sentences? What number is this building [at]? Is this the correct question to ask? What about 'at'? Ask someone what number this building is [at]?
I woud leave off the "at"s.

Can you tell me if the questions are correct? at or not? rank, ranking? If this is the answer: My entry was ranked [at] third in the talent show. Is the question: What was your entry ranked [at]? What was the ranking of your entry? What is the question to this answer? He is ranked 3 worldwide. Is it : What is he ranked [at] worldwide./What is his ranking?/Where is he ranked worldwide./or something different?
"My entry was ranked third in the talent show."
"Where was your entry ranked?"
"What was the ranking of your entry?"
"What is his (worldwide) ranking?"
"Where is he ranked (worldwide)?"

Some say for and to work both but others say no. What is your opinion please?
It would be beneficial to/for me in all aspects if I were to find a job in Prague. I wouldn't have to pay rent, food would be cheaper and I would have a better standard of living. I need to study hard, because it is beneficial to/for my future.
It will be very beneficial for/to me when my future employer reads on my CV that I have worked in one of the best companies of the world and studied in a foreign country.
I would accept both "to" and "for". If I had to express a preference I would choose "to".

Is via and through interchangeable? Is the sentence pretty and correct? I could hear the music [resonate] from one of the condos above through/via the piping. They had their music up very loud.
Both "via" and "through" are acceptable here. This may not always be the case.

Would both prepositions be correct? Do you understand what it mean by 'finishing touches'? The finishing touches on/of the car are stunning.
"The finishing touches on the car are stunning." "finishing touches" means small final enhancements that complete or perfect something.

Would finishing with a preposition be correct? In the song, the singer starts the new line with the word he finished the prior line with.
The "with ... with" repetition is awkward. I would try to find another way of saying it, such as "In the song, the singer starts the new line with the same word that finished the previous line." I am not completely happy with that either, though, so someone else may be able to come up with something better.

Anonymous · Answer

Would you please tell me how you should write each of the sentences because I'm not sure they read well?

It would be beneficial to/for me in all aspects if I were to find a job in Prague. I wouldn't have to pay rent, food would be cheaper and I would have a better standard of living.
I need to study hard, because it is beneficial to/for my future.
It will be very beneficial for/to me when my future employer reads on my CV that I have worked in one of the best companies of the world and studied in a foreign country.
Can you tell me which is the best preposition?

If a person trips on a protruding section of concrete in a sidewalk, he can sue in a court of law under/for/regarding a presumption of negligence as related to maintaining the proper condition of the sidewalk.

I stuck a Qtip too far in/into my ear.

The teacher will take both averages into account when making your final grade. Since you got a bad grade on your exam, your exam grade will drop your overall grade.

Thank you

GPY · Answer

AnonymousIt would be beneficial to/for me in all aspects if I were to find a job in Prague. I wouldn't have to pay rent, food would be cheaper and I would have a better standard of living. I need to study hard, because it is beneficial to/for my future.It will be very beneficial for/to me when my future employer reads on my CV that I have worked in one of the best companies of the world and studied in a foreign country.

These sentences are mostly OK. I have already commented on "to/for" and made one correction ("reads"). Also, "one of the best companies of the world" should be "one of the best companies in the world". I would more naturally write "respects" rather than "aspects", but "aspects" is not definitely wrong. I would probably delete the comma after "study hard".

AnonymousIf a person trips on a protruding section of concrete in a sidewalk, he can sue in a court of law under/for/regarding a presumption of negligence as related to maintaining the proper condition of the sidewalk.

I am not sure how to express this one in the correct legal terminology. If you get no other answer in this thread then you could try asking again in a new thread and seeing if anyone else can help.

AnonymousI stuck a Qtip too far in/into my ear.

I prefer "into" but you may hear either (assuming you have removed the Q-tip). I believe the name is written with a hyphen.

AnonymousThe teacher will take both averages into account when making your final grade. Since you got a bad grade on your exam, your exam grade will drop your overall grade.

I would say "calculating" rather than "making". I would personally say "in your exam", but I believe this may be region-dependent, and that many people would say "on".

Please do not add unrelated new questions on the end of existing threads. If you have a new question then please ask it in a new thread. Thanks.

Which preposition is correct to use here?

Top answer

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

Related Questions