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Chan-Seung Lee



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:42 pm    Post subject: admiration Reply with quote
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1.The audience stood up and applauded in admiration of his acting.
2.The audience stood up and applauded in admiration for his acting.


I saw #1 in a book. But I think #2 is more correct than #1.

Can you tell me which one is correct?

Thanks.
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bud



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PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Both are OK, but I also like #2 better.
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