living abroad \ livinin in abroad

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jayan12

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The Prime Minister expressed the hope that Indians living abroad would be able to vote in the next election.

The Prime Minister expressed the hope that Indians living in abroad would be able to vote in the next election.


which one is correct?
 

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Living abroad is correct.
 

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The Prime Minister expressed the hope that Indians living abroad would be able to vote in the next election.

The Prime Minister expressed the hope that Indians living in abroad would be able to vote in the next election.


which one is correct?

'abroad' is an adverb(meaning: in or to foreign countries), it can not follow a preposition such as 'in'.
Living abroad is correct.
 

jayan12

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where do you live?

I live abroad.

Thanks Sensible and Sarat.
 
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