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  1. 02-Sep-2011, 06:23 #1
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    Default is lasted

    The duration of the test is lasted for 3 hours.

    Is this sentence good or acceptable? Would the following versions be better:

    The test lasts (for) three hours.

    The duration of the test is three hours.



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    Last edited by joham; 02-Sep-2011 at 06:46. Reason: one word added
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    Default Re: is lasted

    Quote Originally Posted by joham View Post
    The duration of the test is lasted for 3 hours. .....Is this sentence good acceptable? NO

    Would the following versions be better:

    The test lasts (for) three hours. YES.......The duration of the test is three hours. YES
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