Dear all,
In each pair below, which word order do you think sounds natural?
A:
1. Be sure to bring your ID with you.
2. Be sure to bring with you your ID.
B:
1. I forgot to take my cell phone with me.
2. I forgot to take with me my cell phone.
C:
1. Age brings widom with it
2. Age brings with it wisdom.
For me #1s are easier to use, but I sometimes see #2s.
Thank you!
OP
Last edited by optimistic pessimist; 24-Oct-2011 at 01:09. Reason: addition
These are definitely more natural. The other order is unnatural.
Be sure to bring your ID with you.
I forgot to take my cell phone with me.
In the final pair both are acceptable, perhaps because it has the appearance of a profound thought.
1. Age brings widom with it
2. Age brings with it wisdom.
Or just Age brings wisdom.