1. For example, red is for Line 1, and green is for Line 2. (subway system)

2. For example, red is Line 1, and green is Line 2. (subway system)

Which one is grammatical? Are both grammatical?

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English - Writeacher, Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 7:31am
Both are commonly used and grammatically correct; the first sentence is a bit more complete.
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1. For example, red stands for Line 1, and green stands for Line 2. (subway system)

2. For example, red symbolizes Line 1, and green symbolizes Line 2. (subway system)

3. For example, red represents Line 1, and green represents Line 2. (subway system)

4. For example, red is for Line 1, and green is for Line 2. (subway system)

Are the four sentences the same?
Can we use other expressions instead of 'is for' as in the sentences above?

I'd use #4. All the others are not quite correct. The red and green lines don't symbolize anything. They are simply painted lines on a floor that lead passengers to the correct train for their destination.

All four sentences are grammatically correct and convey similar meanings. They all provide examples of how the colors red and green are associated with specific subway lines. However, they differ slightly in terms of the verbs used to describe the relationship between the colors and the subway lines.

1. "Red stands for Line 1, and green stands for Line 2." This sentence suggests that the colors are used as a representation or symbol for the respective subway lines.

2. "Red symbolizes Line 1, and green symbolizes Line 2." This sentence also indicates that the colors are used as symbols for the subway lines, emphasizing the symbolic nature of the association.

3. "Red represents Line 1, and green represents Line 2." This sentence conveys the idea that the colors are used to represent or stand in place of the subway lines.

4. "Red is for Line 1, and green is for Line 2." This sentence simply states that the colors are used for or assigned to the respective subway lines.

In terms of other expressions that could be used instead of "is for," here are a few examples:

- "Red corresponds to Line 1, and green corresponds to Line 2."
- "Red denotes Line 1, and green denotes Line 2."
- "Red signifies Line 1, and green signifies Line 2."
- "Red serves Line 1, and green serves Line 2."

These alternatives convey similar meanings and can be used interchangeably depending on the desired style or emphasis.