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stone88
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 Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 4:18 am Post subject: in or about? |
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Most schools are quite strict ___the way students dress.
A. about B. in
Could you tell me which one is suitable? And why?
Thank you!
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Meadowlark
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Hello stone88,
About is correct.
When used as a preposition as it is here, about can mean in reference to; relating to; or concerned with.
The word in does not have the same sense of being related to something else. Additional explanation would have to be given, as in this example:
"Most schools are quite strict in their rules regarding the way students dress."
This is a very subtle distinction. I can see why it might cause confusion. I hope my answer has been helpful to you.
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