The passage below is part of what I transcribed, listening to a radio program. The blank below is where I got stuck.
Which, #1, #2, or #3 below, do you think is appropriate, when written down, for the blank?
1. between these two phrases―"in behalf of" and "on behalf of"―, but
2. between these two phrases―"in behalf of" and "on behalf of," but
3. between these two phrases, "in behalf of" and "on behalf of," but
Which, #1, #2, or #3 below, do you think is appropriate, when written down, for the blank?
1. between these two phrases―"in behalf of" and "on behalf of"―, but
2. between these two phrases―"in behalf of" and "on behalf of," but
3. between these two phrases, "in behalf of" and "on behalf of," but
"On his behalf" often means as the agent of. A similar phrase, "in behalf of," often means “for the benefit of.” Very careful writers will make a difference ( ) most people mix them up quite a bit. Both of them are understandable by the context.
I chose #1 or #3, but I’m not sure if it is correct. What do you think?