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"basis for " OR "basis of" ? what is the correct usage ?

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ad.kuldeep
 Post subject: "basis for " OR "basis of" ? what is the correct usage ?
 Post Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:51 am 
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Hi All ,

I've two queries

1.George's personal diary and album formed the basis for his book about the places he had visited.

In the above statement how can we determine whether "basis for" is a correct usage or "basis of " is a correct usage, I saw few sentences where "basis for" is used and a few where "basis of" is used. Shall we use first one or the latter one ?

Please clarify.
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esledge
 Post subject: Re: "basis for " OR "basis of" ? what is the correct usage ?
 Post Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:51 pm 
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In general, X is/was/formed/etc the basis for Y:

The true life of John Chapman formed the basis for the almost mythic tales of Johnny Appleseed.

Some researchers now believe that there is a genetic basis for musical ability.

In general, X on the basis of Y:

Discrimination on the basis of disability is forbidden by law.

Critics of the bill fear that medical care will be rationed on the basis of age.

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