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  1. 09-Jul-2007, 10:07 #1
    kaouther
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    Default Which is right?

    Which is right here:

    I have the honour of forwarding a congratulatory letter to you.
    I have the honour of forwarding to you a congratulatory letter.
  2. 09-Jul-2007, 10:14 #2
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    Default Re: Which is right?

    [quote=kaouther;188465]Which is right here:

    I have the honour of forwarding a congratulatory letter to you.
    I have the honour of forwarding to you a congratulatory letter.

    Your second sentence will be correct if you miss "to" after forwarding.
    I have the honour of forwarding you a congratulatory letter. And this sentence is better.
  3. 09-Jul-2007, 10:19 #3
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    [quote=Harry Smith;188468]
    Quote Originally Posted by kaouther View Post
    Which is right here:

    I have the honour of forwarding a congratulatory letter to you.
    I have the honour of forwarding to you a congratulatory letter.

    Your second sentence will be correct if you miss "to" after forwarding.
    I have the honour of forwarding you a congratulatory letter. And this sentence is better.
    What about:
    I have the honour in forwarding you a congratulatory letter.
  4. 09-Jul-2007, 10:22 #4
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    Default Re: Which is right?

    [quote=kaouther;188470]
    Quote Originally Posted by Harry Smith View Post
    What about:
    I have the honour in forwarding you a congratulatory letter.
    I usually use "have the honour of doing smth."
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