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Haohaoxuexi Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

it is a big loss to him or for him?

Hi teachers:

Please tell which are the correct preps. should be used in the following sentence. to or for, in or of or to?

  • It is a big loss to/for him.

  • 100$ is nothing to/for him.

  • It is a good news to/for me.

  • What'sthe benefit to/for me in/of helping you?

  • What's the advantage to/for me in/of helping you?

  • What's the advantage to/for me to help you?

  • There is no point in/of waiting for him for a long time.

  • There is no point to wait for hime for a long time.
Thanks a lot.
  

Top answer

It might be more effective for you to try out your knowledge of prepositions by choosing first, then someone could help you understand those that you chose incorrectly.

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It might be more effective for you to try out your knowledge of prepositions by choosing first, then someone could help you understand those that you chose incorrectly.
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Hi Sdies:

I noticed that people were using different preps. in the same sentence, so got confused by these. Could you tell me which are the best or correct preps. in the above-metioned sentences?

Your answers will be much appreciated!
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You need to try these yourself first, because they look like homework exercises, and we don't do your homework for you on this site!

CJ
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Hi teacher:

This is not homework, I am really confused by the preps. and I tried to get the answer myself, so I choose the preps. for each sentence, please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.

  • It is a big loss to/for him.

  • 100$ is nothing to/for him.

  • It is a good news to/for me.

  • What'sthe benefit to/for
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  • It is a big loss to/for him. OK. Either is OK.
  • 100$ is nothing to/for him. OK. Either is OK. $100, not 100$.
  • It is a good news to/for me. OK.
  • What'sthe benefit to/for me in/of helping
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