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I was not able to borrow the documents I asked you vs I was not able to borrow the documents I asked for

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. The first phrase 'i was not able to borrow the documents i asked you' implies that the person asked someone to borrow the documents directly. The second phrase 'i was not able to borrow the documents i asked for' implies that the person asked for the documents in general, without specifying the recipient. Both constructions are commonly used in English.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 487 views

I was not able to borrow the documents I asked you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase implies that the person asked a specific individual to borrow the documents.
  • I was not able to comprehend the beauty that was before me.
  • I was not able to teach her that.
  • I was not able to find out why your brother went to Portland.
  • I was not able to make them too stable.
  • Regret that I was not able to cause more pain...
  • I was not able to keep track of him.
  • I was not able to get a French visa.
  • While I was not able to attend in person, the Commission services represented me and delivered an address.
  • Brendan, I was not able to have a casual hook-up with you.
  • Perhaps I had also gone to decoy rehab, because I was not able to withstand the pressures of this prom.
  • They teach you that at a mandatory seminar that I was not able to attend.
  • Unfortunately, parliaments do not seem to understand my graphic amendments, which is why I was not able to submit them.
  • We were unaware of these amendments yesterday evening when we debated this, so I was not able to give any verdict or comments then.
  • I was not able to exploit it.
  • I'm sorrv I was not able to sav goodbve or write to vou earlier but we had to leave so quicklv, and I've been working hard ever since.
  • I felt really terrible I was not able to advise you before.
  • Yes, I tried, but I was not able to.
  • I was not able to keep track of him.
  • Despite this, I was not able to vote in favour because the resolution affords Hamas the same degree of responsibility as Israel.
  • Unfortunately there were various points in this report, various lines of argument, which I was not able to support.

Alternatives:

  • I was not able to borrow the documents from you that I asked for.

I was not able to borrow the documents I asked for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase implies that the person asked for the documents in general, without specifying the recipient.
  • I was not able to comprehend the beauty that was before me.
  • I was not able to teach her that.
  • I was not able to find out why your brother went to Portland.
  • I was not able to make them too stable.
  • Regret that I was not able to cause more pain...
  • I was not able to keep track of him.
  • I was not able to get a French visa.
  • While I was not able to attend in person, the Commission services represented me and delivered an address.
  • Brendan, I was not able to have a casual hook-up with you.
  • Perhaps I had also gone to decoy rehab, because I was not able to withstand the pressures of this prom.
  • They teach you that at a mandatory seminar that I was not able to attend.
  • Unfortunately, parliaments do not seem to understand my graphic amendments, which is why I was not able to submit them.
  • We were unaware of these amendments yesterday evening when we debated this, so I was not able to give any verdict or comments then.
  • I was not able to exploit it.
  • I'm sorrv I was not able to sav goodbve or write to vou earlier but we had to leave so quicklv, and I've been working hard ever since.
  • I felt really terrible I was not able to advise you before.
  • Yes, I tried, but I was not able to.
  • I was not able to keep track of him.
  • Despite this, I was not able to vote in favour because the resolution affords Hamas the same degree of responsibility as Israel.
  • Unfortunately there were various points in this report, various lines of argument, which I was not able to support.

Alternatives:

  • I was not able to borrow the documents that I asked for.

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