Is the preposition 'to' needed in this case?


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Is the preposition 'to' needed in this case?

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19-Apr-2008, 07:15

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Is the preposition 'to' needed in this case?

Is the preposition 'to' needed in this case? Or maybe both versions are possible?

I am writing to you...
I am writing you...

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Re: Is the preposition 'to' needed in this case?

I'm writing TO you is the correct sentence.

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