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22-Dec-2008, 04:05
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 "of " necesssary here ? I came across this sentence in a book : The patient was in hospital from November 23 to December 3, inclusive, a period thirteen days. I am wondering whether this sentence lacks "of" after "a period" or not. "A period of thirteen days" sounds more familiar to me  Please help me with this. Thanks a lot. |
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22-Dec-2008, 04:11
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| Re: "of " necesssary here ? I agree with you. A 13-day period or a period of 13 days. |
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22-Dec-2008, 06:07
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| Re: "of " necesssary here ? Quote:
Not a teacher |
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22-Dec-2008, 08:42
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| Re: "of " necesssary here ? Thanks a lot, bard_D and moniza Well, it should be put this way, I suppose The patient was in hospital from November 23 to December 3, inclusive, a period of eleven days.  |
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