Mateja  +  402317 Thu, 09 Aug 07 10:24 AM Could somebody explain me a difference between  in the case of and in case of. For example in the sentences: The wood is inflammable material, but in comparison with concrete and steel it is more fire endurable-it gives in later. It means that in the case of fire/in case of fire, a log house gets charred and the heat does not spread further.   Thank you for your answers. Mateja Joined on Fri, Feb 2 2007 New Member 46 Difference Between

	CalifJim  +  402608 Thu, 09 Aug 07 10:32 PM in the case of (something) implies a contrast with in the case of (something else). The town experienced two disasters in a single month:  a fire and a flood.  In the case of the fire, twelve homes were burnt to the ground, while in the case of the flood, the entire downtown area was 12 feet deep in muddy water. In your example, there is no such contrast.  I would use in case of fire or in case of a fire. CJ CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,393 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche

	Yankee  +  402718 Fri, 10 Aug 07 07:09 AM Hi Mateja I agree with Jim and would like to add that you could also say "in the event of a fire, a log house...". . Yankee Joined on Sat, Apr 15 2006 Connecticut, USA Veteran Member 6,497 Amy "You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus." - Mark Twain