I gave my car to my mom, and in turn I leased another car. Is in turn used correctly here?
B B45 Guest Jul 3, 2014 #1 I gave my car to my mom, and in turn I leased another car. Is in turn used correctly here?
MikeNewYork VIP Member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Academic Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jul 4, 2014 #2 It is understandable, but I would use "then" instead of "in turn".
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Jul 4, 2014 #3 I would use "then" or "and". I would use "in turn" if my mum had gone on to do something similar. I gave my car to my mum and in turn she gave her car to my sister.
I would use "then" or "and". I would use "in turn" if my mum had gone on to do something similar. I gave my car to my mum and in turn she gave her car to my sister.
O Odessa Dawn Key Member Joined Aug 10, 2012 Location Saudi Arabia Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Arabic Home Country Saudi Arabia Current Location Saudi Arabia Jul 4, 2014 #4 Would it be correct if I say I gave my car to my mum and in turn she gave hers to my sister?
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Jul 4, 2014 #5 Yes.