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Grammar and Linguistics > Find fault in or with ?
Find fault in or with ?

jocruz
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Find fault in or with ?
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Hello everyone,
Which answer do you think is correct in the following sentence?
My colleague always finds fault ______ others but never _______ himself.
a) in/with b) in/in c) with/with or d) with/in
I think it �s b), but I �m not sure.
Thanks Jo
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15 Apr 2010
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lovemykids
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Hi jocruz! You find fault in or look for faults in sb or sth. So the correct option is b)
Big Hug |
15 Apr 2010
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lshorton99
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I �d have to disagree - you find fault with someone or something. It �s c).
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15 Apr 2010
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L. habach
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I find fault WITH someone
so my choice is c) |
15 Apr 2010
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lovemykids
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You are right. I got confused because fault finding as a noun is the act of looking for faults IN sb or sth. I apologise for making a mistake |
15 Apr 2010
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