Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
missing words?
Hi,
Please tell me if the words in parentheses are missing or if they are correct without them.
You can write (to???) John in care of ... -- For this, why it is optional to have "to", if that is the case?
What feature did the painter leave off (in???) his picture.
Please tell me if the words in parentheses are missing or if they are correct without them.
You can write (to???) John in care of ... -- For this, why it is optional to have "to", if that is the case?
What feature did the painter leave off (in???) his picture.
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You can write (to) John in care of ... -- For this, why it is optional to have "to"? -- Why not?
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You can write (to) John in care of ... -- For this, why it is optional to have "to"? -- Why not? There are a number of cases of optional prepositions in English: I wasn't certain (of) what to do; I'll see you (on) Tuesday; (At) What time will the meeting start?
What feature did the painter leave off/out (of) his picture?
What feature did the painter leave off/out (of) his picture?
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