Gwuc4 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
for vs of
Another question guys - sorry lol. I have the following sentences:
Whether one talks of sexuality in bacteria(,) it depends on the definition of sexuality used. If sexuality implies separate sexes and if (the) exchange of genetic material is a prerequisite of sexual reproduction, then bacteria could hardly fall in the group of sexually reproducing organisms.
My questions:
(1) do I need (,) and (the). I think I do and would like to keep them...
(2) as far as the "of" in bold and italics... I'd prefer to switch them with "for" in both cases. I suppose in the second instance it depends on which word goes best with prerequisite, in which case I've seen instances that either of or for is used. I prefer for. Any thoughts?
Whether one talks of sexuality in bacteria(,) it depends on the definition of sexuality used. If sexuality implies separate sexes and if (the) exchange of genetic material is a prerequisite of sexual reproduction, then bacteria could hardly fall in the group of sexually reproducing organisms.
My questions:
(1) do I need (,) and (the). I think I do and would like to keep them...
(2) as far as the "of" in bold and italics... I'd prefer to switch them with "for" in both cases. I suppose in the second instance it depends on which word goes best with prerequisite, in which case I've seen instances that either of or for is used. I prefer for. Any thoughts?
Top answer
Are you editing a non-native author? This thing has more problems than just its articles and prepositions. The existence of sexuality in bacteria depends on its definition .
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Are you editing a non-native author? This thing has more problems than just its articles and prepositions.
The existence of sexuality in bacteria depends on its definition. If sexuality implies separate sexes and the exchange of genetic material as a prerequisite of reproduction, then bacteria could hardly be considered sexua
The existence of sexuality in bacteria depends on its definition. If sexuality implies separate sexes and the exchange of genetic material as a prerequisite of reproduction, then bacteria could hardly be considered sexua
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Lol indeed! I should ask do you know if this board is open or closed (ie can search engines search the topic)? If the boards are searchable, is there anyway to delete/edit a topic (possible copyright issues, etc.)? I can't find that option...even as the topic starter...
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Oops...forgot
as far as "prerequisite" goes...it would always be prerequisite of, never prerequisite for? I seen prerequisite for used just about as often as prerequisite of....
as far as "prerequisite" goes...it would always be prerequisite of, never prerequisite for? I seen prerequisite for used just about as often as prerequisite of....
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We are very open. You should not post anything private on the internet, where 2,267,233,742 users can read it.
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I seen prerequisite for used just about as often as prerequisite of.-- So do I.
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