Question
1. They are much alike in character.
2. They are much alike in personality.
(Are both the same? Which word is commonly used?)
3. There is a letter for you from your mother.
(Does 'for you' modify'letter'? Does 'from your mother' modify 'letter' as well?)
2. They are much alike in personality.
(Are both the same? Which word is commonly used?)
3. There is a letter for you from your mother.
(Does 'for you' modify'letter'? Does 'from your mother' modify 'letter' as well?)
Answers
Writeacher
I'd use 1 more often than 2.
In 3, both prep phrases are modifying "letter" yes.
In 3, both prep phrases are modifying "letter" yes.