Hello. I will be very grateful if you help me with a few questions.
1) Do you think it's possible to use "during" and "over" in the following phrase: "During the years since his death / Over the years since his death, he has been considered ..."?
2) Do you think it's possible to say: "The two were rivals in elections" ("the two" meaning "the two men, the two politicians")?
Thank you very much for your advice.
Yes, all of those are correct.
Hello! I'd be happy to help you with your questions.
1) Yes, it is possible to use both "during" and "over" in the given phrase, although they slightly modify the meaning of the sentence. Here's how:
- "During the years since his death, he has been considered..." suggests that the consideration or evaluation of the person took place continuously throughout the years since their death. The implication is that the evaluation happened at different points in time over the years.
- "Over the years since his death, he has been considered..." also implies that the consideration or evaluation occurred continuously, but it emphasizes the passage of time as a whole. The focus is on the entire duration of time since the person's death, rather than specific moments within that period.
To decide which one to use, think about whether you want to emphasize the ongoing nature of the consideration or the passage of time as a whole.
2) Yes, it is possible to say "The two were rivals in elections" to refer to two men or politicians. However, it's important to note that using "the two" in this context can also be considered vague or ambiguous. If you want to be more specific, you could mention the names of the individuals involved or provide more context to clarify who the rivals are.
In summary, while the phrases you mentioned are grammatically correct, it is worth considering the implications they carry and whether additional context or specificity might be needed. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions.