[Grammar] Regarding 'for' and 'of' preposition

Joe333 · May 14, 2010

Sentence: "I am glad to know that you have added four new anti-virus participants in your test for/of the best anti-virus."

My question: Which preposition, for or of, would be correct in the sentence mentioned above ?

***My own sense is both would be correct but I'm getting confused by their meanings. That's why I'm seeking your help. So please answer this question along with the meaning that the preposition would make.

Thanks

bhaisahab · May 14, 2010

razer said:
Sentence: "I am glad to know that you have added four new anti-virus participants in your test for/of the best anti-virus."

My question: Which preposition, for or of, would be correct in the sentence mentioned above ?

***My own sense is both would be correct but I'm getting confused by their meanings. That's why I'm seeking your help. So please answer this question along with the meaning that the preposition would make.

Thanks

"I am glad to know that you have added four new anti-virus participants in your test for/of the best anti-virus."
Firstly, I would suggest "...to your tests...". Secondly, I would suggest "...to find the best anti-virus..." In fact I would rewrite the whole sentence.

euncu · May 14, 2010

bhaisahab said:
In fact I would rewrite the whole sentence.

What about "participants"? I think, but I'm not sure a hundred percent, people participate in something, not softwares.

tedtmc · May 14, 2010

Anti-virus which fight the viruses are like living things (participants) too I guess. ;-)
Anti-virus software would be clear to everybody.

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