The football games I played in

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Angliholic

#482577 Thu, 28 Feb 08 01:01 AM

Those competitions (of cheerleading) were even fiercer than the football games I played in.

Those competions were even keener than the football games I played.

Hi,

Do both of the above sound good and mean about the same? Thanks.

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Clive

#482600 Thu, 28 Feb 08 02:00 AM

Hi,

Generally speaking, yes.

I wouldn't say 'keen' is used in this sense a lot in everyday spoken English.

Clive

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Angliholic

#482608 Thu, 28 Feb 08 02:09 AM

Thanks, Clive.

To make sure, does "I played in the football games" equate "I played the football games?"

Clive

#482663 Thu, 28 Feb 08 04:27 AM

Hi,

does "I played in the football games" equate "I played the football games?"

In the context of your two original sentences, there is really not much difference.

The use of 'in' reminds the reader that you were part of a team.

Best wishes, Clive