Friday, August 3, 2012

Confused Prepositions


For and At (price factor)
Rule: for is used if the actual amount is specified; at is used if the actual amount is not given.
Incorrect Usage: (a) They bought an apartment at 50 lakhs.
  (b) I can’t buy that gift for such a high price.                                     
Correct Usage: (a) They bought an apartment for 50 lakhs.
                             (b) I can’t buy that gift at such a high price.

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