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  1. 13-Sep-2010, 01:58 #1
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    Default pages 8 and 9

    - Read pages 8 and 9.
    - Read pages 8 to 9.

    I think that the first is correct. Is the second, too?
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    Default Re: pages 8 and 9

    I agree with you.
    Read pages 8 and 9, one page is next to the other.
    Read pages 8 to 12.
    Read pages 8 through 12.
    " " 8 thru' 12.
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    Default Re: pages 8 and 9

    I agree with you and Masuas.

    But please note that

    Read pages 8 through 12.
    " " 8 thru' 12.
    is AE and not used in BE.

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