Can one say: I got an A for Physics. instead of: I got an A in Physics.
R RonBee Moderator Joined Feb 9, 2003 Member Type Other Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jul 1, 2003 #2 FW said: Can one say: I got an A for Physics. instead of: I got an A in Physics. Click to expand... I am wholly unfamiliar with the first one. It is more likely to be used here (USA) in the context of a purchase or trade. 8)
FW said: Can one say: I got an A for Physics. instead of: I got an A in Physics. Click to expand... I am wholly unfamiliar with the first one. It is more likely to be used here (USA) in the context of a purchase or trade. 8)
T Tdol Editor, UsingEnglish.com Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Jul 1, 2003 #3 In BE, you can say 'for Physics'. ;-)
R RonBee Moderator Joined Feb 9, 2003 Member Type Other Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jul 2, 2003 #4 It might be an AE/BE difference. 8)
T Tdol Editor, UsingEnglish.com Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Jul 2, 2003 #5 I think so. In fact 'for' is probably more common. ;-)