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Jun 28, 2008 13:11
15 yrs ago
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use of prepositions

English Tech/Engineering Energy / Power Generation
Please confirm that the prepositions marked with asterisks in the sentence below are used correctly ;)

Any other suggestions for improvement are also welcome!

In particular, I wonder if I can change "it is necessary" for smth. stronger.

I would write "it is required" but in this case this would be "it is required ... to observe the requirements" which may seem "much of a muchness".

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When servicing fuel conveying systems, it is necessary to strictly observe the requirements of the Regulations *on* fire and explosion safety *for* fuel conveying system *of* power plants.
Responses
4 +3 good use of prepositions
5 +1 Your prepositions are correct, but I would suggest a rewrite with fewer of them
4 +1 Use "for" instead of "on" and avoid repetition of "fuel conveying systems"
5 When servicing fuel conveying systems, it is necessary to strictly observe the requirements of the f
4 another rewrite

Discussion

Paul Lambert Jul 4, 2008:
As an aside, there is a split infintive in that sentence. It is not good English to say "it is necessary to strictly observe...". It should either be, "to observe strictly" or "strictly to observe". Or else, just rework the sentence altogether.

Responses

+3
6 mins
Selected

good use of prepositions

There's no problem with your prepositions, as far as I can see. Some possible changes:

When servicing fuel conveying systems, the requirements of the regulations on fire and explosion safety for THE fuel conveying systemS of power plants must be strictly observed.

or the regulations ... must be strictly observed instead of the requirements of the regulations
Note from asker:
"Regulations on fire and explosion safety for fuel conveying system of power plants." is name of the document
Peer comment(s):
agree Monica Colangelo : neat!
8 mins
agree tristar : also "When servicing fuel conveying systems, the regulations on fuel conveying systems fire and explosion safety at power plants must be strictly observed."
14 mins
agree Jack Doughty
2 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "many thanks to all! "
+1
18 mins

Use "for" instead of "on" and avoid repetition of "fuel conveying systems"

When servicing fuel conveying systems, it is necessary to strictly observe the requirements of the appropriate/relevant regulations *on* fire and explosion safety *for* power plants.

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Note added at 19 mins (2008-06-28 13:31:54 GMT)
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You could put "strict observance of the appropriate fire and explosion safety regulations is required".
Peer comment(s):
agree Bashiqa : Your added note would appear the best. Definately "for" instead of "on".
1 hr
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26 mins

another rewrite

Another suggestion:

Fuel conveying systems must be serviced in compliance with the appropriate safety regulations relating to fire and explosion hazards


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Note added at 27 mins (2008-06-28 13:39:13 GMT)
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....hazards in power plants
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1 hr

When servicing fuel conveying systems, it is necessary to strictly observe the requirements of the f

When servicing fuel conveying systems, it is necessary to strictly observe the requirements of the fire and explosion safety Regulations for power plant fuel conveying system .


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Note added at 1 hr (2008-06-28 14:50:27 GMT)
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When servicing fuel conveying systems, it is necessary to strictly observe the requirements of the fire and explosion safety Regulations for power plant fuel conveying systems .
Peer comment(s):
neutral Paul Lambert : I agree with your use of prepositions, however there is a split infinitive in your re-written sentence.
5 days
both "to observe strictly" or "strictly to observe" are quite clumsy..
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+1
12 hrs

Your prepositions are correct, but I would suggest a rewrite with fewer of them

English offers ways to avoid preposition-heavy sentences. Usually it's preferable to use them. Here is one:

Fuel conveying systems must be serviced in strict compliance with the fire and explosion safety regulations governing power plant fuel conveying systems.
Peer comment(s):
agree Teresa Reinhardt
17 hrs
Thanks, Teresa!
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