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  1. 09-Aug-2010, 19:38 #1
    Nathan Mckane
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    Default I placed the order

    Which one is correct?

    I placed the order for some DVD's.
    I placed an order for some DVD's.

    Thanks.
  2. 09-Aug-2010, 19:52 #2
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    Default Re: I placed the order

    Not a teacher.

    "An order." Unless you are talking about a situation where you have lots of orders you are placing. In which case you might clarify "I placed the order for the DVDs."
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