Son James Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
For UP TO or UNTIL?
Please look at the following sentence.
"You can claim a full refund or replacement up to 30days after receipt of the product."
Can I change the above sentence like these?
[1]You can claim a full refund or replacement until 30days after receipt of the product. (I think I can)
[2]You can claim a full refund or replacement before 30days after receipt of the product.(I don't know,perhaps I can)
[3]You can claim a full refund or replacement by 30days after receipt of the product. ( I think I can't)
[4]You can claim a full refund or replacement within 30days after receipt of the product. (I think I can)
[5]You can claim a full refund or replacement prior to 30days after receipt of the product. ( I don't know, perhaps I can't)
Thank you for your kind answers in advance.
"You can claim a full refund or replacement up to 30days after receipt of the product."
Can I change the above sentence like these?
[1]You can claim a full refund or replacement until 30days after receipt of the product. (I think I can)
[2]You can claim a full refund or replacement before 30days after receipt of the product.(I don't know,perhaps I can)
[3]You can claim a full refund or replacement by 30days after receipt of the product. ( I think I can't)
[4]You can claim a full refund or replacement within 30days after receipt of the product. (I think I can)
[5]You can claim a full refund or replacement prior to 30days after receipt of the product. ( I don't know, perhaps I can't)
Thank you for your kind answers in advance.
Top answer
They all carry the same essential meaning, and all would require a lawyer's interpretation if the product were returned on the 30th day.
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They all carry the same essential meaning, and all would require a lawyer's interpretation if the product were returned on the 30th day.
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I see, Whether it includes the 30th day or not depends on what preposition is used. Right? Thank you for your answer,Mr.Micawber.
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Son JamesWhether it includes the 30th day or not depends on what preposition is used. Right?No matter which is used, some grammarian or lawyer will argue the matter, I think.
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Son James...
As a speaker I am always going to point out to you what sounds good to the ear. This sounds more pleasant to the ear.
(4) You can claim a full refund or replacement within 30 days after receipt of the product.
As a speaker I am always going to point out to you what sounds good to the ear. This sounds more pleasant to the ear.
(4) You can claim a full refund or replacement within 30 days after receipt of the product.
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