Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Is this correct?
IS this correct? What does it mean because it seems a bit ambiguous?
She left her seat for someone who was old. That was nice of her.
She left her seat for someone who was old. That was nice of her.
Top answer
It's correct. "Gave up her seat" is more common in this context.
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<< She gave up her seat to someone who was old.>>
That would be good (correct, natural, common).
That would be good (correct, natural, common).
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which proposition would be best?
She gave up her seat to/for/so someone who was old.'?
She gave up her seat to/for/so someone who was old.'?
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"To" and "for" are both used. In my opinion, "to" is preferable. "So" is not used.
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