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Is it grammatically correct to say...?
Which of these is grammatically correct (or are they both correct)?
1. "I have learned how important honesty and integrity are in creating a hospitable environment."
2. "I have learned how important honesty and integrity are to creating a hospitable environment."
Thanks David and James! Both of you gave great answers...I will let voters decide which answer is best since I can't!
3 Answers
- nnuckleheddLv 78 years agoFavorite Answer
Grammatically correct phrases are able to stand on their own or rearranged.
1. In creating a hospitable environment, I have learned how important honesty and integrity are" - yes
2. To creating a hospitable environment, I have learned how important honesty and integrity are" - no
"to creating" is incorrect. If you change #2 to "...to create a hospitable environment" then it will work. Otherwise, no.
- Anonymous8 years ago
Spoken, they are both probably fine (who follows all grammar rules when they talk, anyway?); however, it is more grammatically correct to use the first one in this case.
Source(s): I had several "grammar nazi" English teachers. - DaveLv 78 years ago
1. It is nearly always 'something being important ... in ' .. so 2. just doesn't sound as right.
