"for" or "from"

[Cicily21]

Dear All,

Which preposition should we use and why?

E-mail is short _____ electronic mail.
(1) for
(2) from

Thanks a lot for your kind assistance.

Best Regards,
Cicily from Taiwan

[Casiopea]

Originally Posted by Cicily21

Dear All,

Which preposition should we use and why?

E-mail is short _____ electronic mail.
(1) for
(2) from

Thanks a lot for your kind assistance.

Best Regards,
Cicily from Taiwan

(1) is the correct choice. 'for' in that context means, representing or in place of.

All the best, :D

[Cicily21]

[quote="Casiopea"]

Originally Posted by Cicily21

Dear All,

(1) is the correct choice. 'for' in that context means, representing or in place of.

All the best, :D

Thanks a lot!!

Best Regards,
Cicily

[Casiopea]

You're welcome. :D