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relative clause
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tommy1996
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relative clause
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Plz tell me what relative pronoun is right?
I hate formal occasions like wedding where/when i have to wear a suit.
Thanks. |
6 Mar 2016
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yanogator
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Generally, "when" is for time, so using "occasions" leads to "where". Also, it should be "weddings". Bruce |
6 Mar 2016
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cunliffe
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I agree with Bruce. However, in this case and in my neck of the woods, the natural utterance would be �when � |
6 Mar 2016
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marzouga
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for peace of mind i think we can use "in which" of course if we don �t have limited choice . otherwise, i would say when as it implies the day of the wedding . |
6 Mar 2016
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alien boy
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I �m with Lynne. A wedding is a specific event, so we commonly use �when � in Australia, too, rather than �where �. �Where � is more commonly used for locations rather than for scheduled events, so Marzouga has it right. Cheers, AB |
7 Mar 2016
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poroxod
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DEFINITE ANSWER I was not satisfied with the answers of native speakers. There was no common reply to this question. Answers expressed by members don �t enable to make a final conclusion, because one definite answer is not agreed. Amaxingly, no one refers to grammatical resources to clarify the answer. It is a pity which shows lack of proficiency in grammar. We turn to native speakers to obtain the definite answer. THE DEFINITE ANSWER IS WHERE. I hate ties and collared shirts in general. Any wedding or other formal event where
I have to wear a suit, I �m constantly tugging at my neck and ripping
off my tie within 5 seconds of getting back in my car to drive home after the
event. |
8 Mar 2016
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alien boy
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From an Australian perspective not all formal occasions require formal dress. A lot is dependent upon one �s role at the event and the information provided with the invitation, hence the common usage of �when � rather than �where �.
It may well be more of an issue of descriptive grammar as distinct from prescriptive grammar for many native speakers.
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8 Mar 2016
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