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What is the difference between “in case of emergency” and “in case of an emergency” ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between “in case of emergency” and “in case of an emergency” ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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In case of emergency sounds more instructional and might be written on an emergency exit
In case of an emergency sounds better in a formal paragraph like the one you wrote.
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There's no difference. They both mean the same thing. :)
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"In case of emergency " can be abbreviated as "ICE" and is used to identify a person who should be contacted in case an emergency took place.
"In case of an emergency" is usually used as a disclaimer to inform someone what to do if there is an emergency.
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"In case of an emergency" is grammatically correct, but both mean the same thing. "In case of emergency" is a shortened version and is seen more on signs or safety equipment.
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@Carly_Scutella @Kathleen25 @coffennaps @DreamTeam2
Thank you very much for your answers.
How can you differentiate the following two sentences? Please let me know. Do you think both sentences are good.
１．In case of emergency in the Korean Peninsula, North Korea says that they'll attack the U.S. bases in Japan.
２．In case of an emergency in the Korean Peninsula, North Korea says that they'll attack the U.S. bases in Japan.
Thank you very much for your answers.
How can you differentiate the following two sentences? Please let me know. Do you think both sentences are good.
１．In case of emergency in the Korean Peninsula, North Korea says that they'll attack the U.S. bases in Japan.
２．In case of an emergency in the Korean Peninsula, North Korea says that they'll attack the U.S. bases in Japan.
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Sentence 2 sounds better as far as the context its put in. But both sound good.
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@Kathleen25 @Carly_Scutella Could you tell me why Sentence 2 sounds better? Please explain it in terms of English grammar.
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In case of emergency sounds more instructional and might be written on an emergency exit
In case of an emergency sounds better in a formal paragraph like the one you wrote.
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