(1A): John bought a book for Mary, but then decided to keep it. (1B): John bought a book for Mary, but Mary lost it. (2A): John bought Mary a book, but Mary lost it. (2B): John bought Mary a book, but then decided to keep it. I

I am quite terrible at writing, I am looking for some help looking for simple gramatical errors in my eassy. Ethan Plymale Professor Holbrook English 100 November 12th, 2009 Modern Tradition: Pay for Grades is a

If he has a sum of money in his hands, he is actually holding the money. You can see the money in his hands. (I think this is the one you want.) If he has a sum of money on his hands, he has money somewhere (anywhere) that is a sort of problem.

"In his hands" means that the matter is in his control, for him to decide. "On his hands" means either something like he has food (smeared) on his hands or, more often, simply that he has possession or care of something.

I suppose either "approach" or "means" has the same meaning "measure" here in this sentence. In your original sentence "means' is closest in meaning to 'way' or 'instrument' but

I suppose either "approach" or "means" has the same meaning "measure" here in this sentence.

Thanks, Ivanhr. Do you mean "..it is sometimes the only approach to mobility available." is also correct, right? Thanks, Ivanhr. Do you mean "..it is sometimes the only approach to mobility

Thanks, Ivanhr. Do you mean "..it is sometimes the only approach to mobility available." is also correct, right?

Because, the phrase 'of mobility' clearly calls for the use of 'means'. The word approach usually requires the preposition 'to'.

Public transportation plays an important role in the lives of many citizens in this large town, especially for the elderly and for those with physical disabilities, and it is sometimes the only __ of mobility available. (1)technique (2)approach