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    #1 23-Feb-2009, 17:05

    upon the first request

    Whic of those is gramatically correct.

    He shall repair the computer upon the first request by X
    He shall repair the computer upon the first request of X

    Thanks.
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    #2 23-Feb-2009, 17:49

    Re: upon the first request

    Quote Originally Posted by LwyrFirat View Post
    Which of these is grammatically correct?

    He shall repair the computer upon the first request by X.
    He shall repair the computer upon the first request of X.

    Thanks.
    I don't know that #1 is more grammatically correct, but its meaning is clearer.

    All best wishes,

    Petra
    Last edited by pyoung; 24-Feb-2009 at 16:04.
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