preparation of or preparation for

What´s the difference in use between "in preparation of" or "In preparation for"? They seem both correct, but I can´t find out if there are differences in when uses which one...

avandel said:

What´s the difference in use between "in preparation of" or "In preparation for"? They seem both correct, but I can´t find out if there are differences in when uses which one...

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Welcome to the forums. Can you give a sample sentence containing "in preparation of"?

I am writing my curriculum and started to doubt about putting: "I did this course in preparation of my development work in Chile" o "I did this course in preparation for my development work in Chile".

I guess with of it means that the preparation is part of the result, like "in preparation of a meal", but in this case I´m not sure...
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avandel said:

I am writing my curriculum and started to doubt about putting: "I did this course in preparation of my development work in Chile" o "I did this course in preparation for my development work in Chile".

I guess with of it means that the preparation is part of the result, like "in preparation of a meal", but in this case I´m not sure...
Do I make myself clear? Waiting for your reply...

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Use "for".

Hi avandel

As a NES, but not a teacher, perhaps an example might clarify the difference in usage:

I might say:
1) "I am involved in the preparation of a birthday surprise for my friend's birthday."
but
2) "I am involved in the preparations for my friend's birthday.,

i. e. in 1) you are actually preparing the surprise now, whereas in 2) you are preparing for something in the future.

Hope this helps
R21

Hi all:

I have been confused about the usage of expressions: in+n. Such as, in preparation, in use etc.

Can I say "I am in preparation of this project" or "I am preparing for the project"? Which one is correct? What is the logic when "in preparation" is properly used in a sentence?

Similarly, shall I say "I am in use of the book" or "I am using the book'?

Thank you!

Qiaoran

Welcome to the forun, yuqiaoran. :hi:

yuqiaoran said:

Can I say "I am in preparation of this project" No or "I am preparing for the project"?
It depends whether you are preparing the project or preparing for the project - see the responses above.

Similarly, shall I say "I am in use of the book" No or "I am using the book'? Yes

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