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04 Nov 2010, 09:04
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Hi,
I doubt that the below sentence contains idiomatic error "allows...for" but sentence has "allows..to"
Once you show Josephina the ropes, her natural skill as a salesperson will allow her to run the store by herself in no time.
Pls help to provide your explanation whether "allows for " or "allows...to " is correct?
I doubt that the below sentence contains idiomatic error "allows...for" but sentence has "allows..to"
Once you show Josephina the ropes, her natural skill as a salesperson will allow her to run the store by herself in no time.
Pls help to provide your explanation whether "allows for " or "allows...to " is correct?
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04 Nov 2010, 09:52
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I didn't quite get it. Where is allows to / allows for in the question. you only have - will allow to - For clarity's skem please post the entire post because everything depends upon the context
21 Nov 2010, 19:51
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Good times with idioms!
"Allows for" and "allow to" are each correct in different contexts.
"Allow...to" means "permit". For example:
"You are allowed TO eat your dessert after you finish your vegetables." --> Correct. Here, you are permitted to eat dessert at that point.
"All students are allowed TO post questions on the forum." --> Again, this is correct.
"Will you allow me TO go to the party?" --> Correct. I'm asking permission to go to the party.
Notice how all of these examples with "allow...to" are followed by clauses that contain verbs.
In contrast, "allows for" must be followed by a noun, as this form of the idiom means "permits the existence of." For example:
"Implementing the instant replay allowed FOR more accurate calls." --> Correct. The instant reply led to the existence of the noun phrase "more accurate calls."
"Building a larger stadium allowed FOR higher attendance." --> Again, correct. "Higher attendance" is a noun that was made possible by the larger stadium.
Given all this: In your example below, nageshiv, which one would you choose?
Brett
"Allows for" and "allow to" are each correct in different contexts.
"Allow...to" means "permit". For example:
"You are allowed TO eat your dessert after you finish your vegetables." --> Correct. Here, you are permitted to eat dessert at that point.
"All students are allowed TO post questions on the forum." --> Again, this is correct.
"Will you allow me TO go to the party?" --> Correct. I'm asking permission to go to the party.
Notice how all of these examples with "allow...to" are followed by clauses that contain verbs.
In contrast, "allows for" must be followed by a noun, as this form of the idiom means "permits the existence of." For example:
"Implementing the instant replay allowed FOR more accurate calls." --> Correct. The instant reply led to the existence of the noun phrase "more accurate calls."
"Building a larger stadium allowed FOR higher attendance." --> Again, correct. "Higher attendance" is a noun that was made possible by the larger stadium.
Given all this: In your example below, nageshiv, which one would you choose?
Brett
