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Son James Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Which prepotion can be suitable ?
Please look at the following sentence.
"They act more promptly (in) providing monetary service for the rehabilitation of storm-hit coastal areas"
I couldn't understand why they used preposition "IN" in that sentence.
Can't I use FOR or ON instead of IN in that sentence ?
One more thing.
I think many prepositions are used for the meaning of "ABOUT"
For instance,
Decision on business = Decision about business ( This "ON" seems to be like "ABOUT")
Explanation for the reason ( This "FOR" seems to be like "ABOUT"
Interest in Sport ( This "IN" seems to be like "ABOUT")
I feel like what preposition I have to put in is depends on what preposition we often use with when using its verb form.
For example,
We use " be interested in " like we're interested in Sport.
That's why we use preposition of "IN" when using the word of "Interest".
Is my thought right ? Please answer to my question!
"They act more promptly (in) providing monetary service for the rehabilitation of storm-hit coastal areas"
I couldn't understand why they used preposition "IN" in that sentence.
Can't I use FOR or ON instead of IN in that sentence ?
One more thing.
I think many prepositions are used for the meaning of "ABOUT"
For instance,
Decision on business = Decision about business ( This "ON" seems to be like "ABOUT")
Explanation for the reason ( This "FOR" seems to be like "ABOUT"
Interest in Sport ( This "IN" seems to be like "ABOUT")
I feel like what preposition I have to put in is depends on what preposition we often use with when using its verb form.
For example,
We use " be interested in " like we're interested in Sport.
That's why we use preposition of "IN" when using the word of "Interest".
Is my thought right ? Please answer to my question!
Top answer
Can't I use FOR or ON instead of IN in that sentence ? "For" or "On" would not sound correct in this sentence. " Son James Decision on business = Decision about business ( This "ON" seems to be like "ABOUT") Explanation for the reason ( This "FOR" seems to be like "ABOUT"Interest in Sport ( This "IN" seems to be like "ABOUT") I agree.
- Can't I use FOR or ON instead of IN in that sentence ?
- "For" or "On" would not sound correct in this sentence.
- " Son James Decision on business = Decision about business ( This "ON" seems to be like "ABOUT") Explanation for the reason ( This "FOR" seems to be like "ABOUT"Interest in Sport ( This "IN" seems to be like "ABOUT") I agree.
- "In" seems to be like "about".
- The choice of words in these sentences is just what you prefer and what sounds natural.
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Son James"They act more promptly (in) providing monetary service for the rehabilitation of storm-hit coastal areas" I couldn't understand why they used preposition "IN" in that sentence.Can't I use FOR or ON instead of IN in that sentence ?"For" or "On" would not sound correct in this sentence. You might be able to say, "They act more promptly when providing
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