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  1. 07-Oct-2008, 13:54 #1
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    Default on or about; earlier

    Dear teachers,

    I have two questions to ask:

    No.1

    Could you please tell me which is correct:
    1. a book on something
    2. a book about something

    No.2
    They moved to Paris after he'd retired about ten years earlier.
    Can I replace "earlier" with "before"?

    Looking forward to hearing from you.
    Thank you in advance.

    Jiang
  2. 07-Oct-2008, 14:02 #2
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    Default Re: on or about; earlier

    1. Both are correct.

    2. Yes, you can.
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