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catcht shoplifting vs catch for shoplifting

Both phrases are not correct as they are missing a preposition. The correct phrase should be 'catch someone shoplifting' or 'catch someone for shoplifting'. The preposition 'someone' is necessary to indicate who is being caught.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 736 views

catcht shoplifting

This phrase is incorrect as it is missing a preposition and the object of the action.

The correct phrase should be 'catch someone shoplifting' where 'someone' refers to the person who is caught in the act of shoplifting.

Alternatives:

  • catch someone shoplifting
  • catch someone for shoplifting

catch for shoplifting

This phrase is also incorrect as it is missing the object of the action.

The correct phrase should be 'catch someone for shoplifting' where 'someone' refers to the person who is caught for the crime of shoplifting.

Alternatives:

  • catch someone shoplifting
  • catch someone for shoplifting

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