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Chan-Seung Lee · Joined: 03 Dec 2005 Posts: 1032

In the below which is correct and why?

1. Chalk is a thing used for writing on a blackboard.
2. Chalk is a thing used for writing with on a blackboard.

Thanks.

hitori2k6 · Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 73 Location: California, USA

Chan-Seung Lee,

Hi, I believe #2 is the more grammatically correct, but
#1 is more natural sounding and more likely to be what
someone would say.

As to why #2 is more accurate, I'm not totally sure.

I'm sorry I can't be more help, but I hope it
answers your question. Perhaps someone else
will post a better grammatic explanation.