''Rain delayed the play'' and ''Play delayed by rain''

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Jackson6612

#357104 Sat, 28 Apr 07 05:26 PM

Are the following sentences correct?

1: Rain delayed the play.

2: Play delayed by rain.

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Grammar Geek

#357126 Sat, 28 Apr 07 06:06 PM

Jackson6612 wrote:

Are the following sentences correct?

1: Rain delayed the play. This is a sentence

2: Play delayed by rain. This sounds like a headline - it is not a full sentence. The play was delayed by the rain is correct.

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Barbara, who answers in American English.

Jackson6612

#357163 Sat, 28 Apr 07 08:29 PM

What is the difference in meaning between the following sentences?

1: Play was delayed by rain.

2: Play was delayed due to rain.

Jackson6612

Philip

#357165 Sat, 28 Apr 07 08:36 PM

Jackson6612 wrote:

What is the difference in meaning between the following sentences?

1: Play was delayed by rain.

2: Play was delayed due to rain.

They're both fine, with "the" beginning the sentences.

Philip

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Stannum

#357217 Sat, 28 Apr 07 11:25 PM

Jackson6612 wrote:

What is the difference in meaning between the following sentences?

1: Play was delayed by rain.

2: Play was delayed due to rain.

They are both fine as they are.

Prefacing with 'The' is potentially confusing as you could be then referring to an open air play or theatrical performance rather than an outdoor game.

Stannum

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