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What is the correct preposition? (in, to, with, for) Sat Mar 10, 2007 13:48 pm  What is the correct preposition? (in, to, with, for)
 

The police are trying to an end..........the motorbike race among teenagers.

a. to
b. in
c.for
d. with

My ans : B

Actually, I haven't seen this structure before. Can U show me?
Thanks.
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What is preposition? (in, to, with, for) Sat Mar 10, 2007 16:36 pm  What is preposition? (in, to, with, for)
 

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What is preposition? (in, to, with, for) Sun Mar 11, 2007 6:13 am  What is preposition? (in, to, with, for)
 

The police are trying to put an end..........the motorbike race among teenagers.

a. to
b. in
c.for
d. with

My ans : B

Please help me again.THanks
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What is the correct preposition? (in, to, with, for) Sun Mar 11, 2007 6:53 am  What is the correct preposition? (in, to, with, for)
 

Hi nhatanh,

Please google the phrase "put an and to" and you'll know the correct answer. Also, how much time do you spend reading each day?

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What is the correct preposition? (in, to, with, for) Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:46 am  What is the correct preposition? (in, to, with, for)
 

Torsten wrote:
Hi nhatanh,

Please google the phrase "put an and to" and you'll know the correct answer. Also, how much time do you spend reading each day?

Regards,
Torsten

Hello nhatanh

Of course Torsten meant "put an end to". "and" is a typo there.

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What is the correct preposition? (in, to, with, for) Sun Mar 11, 2007 17:07 pm  What is the correct preposition? (in, to, with, for)
 

Hi Tom,

You are absolutely right! Many thanks for keeping an eye on me and my typos Smile.

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