We say "half an hour, quarter of an hour". Can we say "quarter an hour" without "of"?
O ostap77 Key Member Joined Sep 9, 2010 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Ukrainian Home Country Ukraine Current Location Ukraine Oct 14, 2010 #1 We say "half an hour, quarter of an hour". Can we say "quarter an hour" without "of"? Last edited: Oct 14, 2010
R Rover_KE Moderator Staff member Joined Jun 20, 2010 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location England Oct 14, 2010 #2 ostap77 said: We say "half an hour, quarter of an hour". Can we say "quarter an hour" without "of"? Click to expand... No. Rover
ostap77 said: We say "half an hour, quarter of an hour". Can we say "quarter an hour" without "of"? Click to expand... No. Rover
riquecohen VIP Member Joined Aug 24, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location Brazil Oct 14, 2010 #3 ostap77 said: We say "half an hour, quarter of an hour". Can we say "quarter an hour" without "of"? Click to expand... No, but we can say "a half hour" or "a quarter hour."
ostap77 said: We say "half an hour, quarter of an hour". Can we say "quarter an hour" without "of"? Click to expand... No, but we can say "a half hour" or "a quarter hour."
O ostap77 Key Member Joined Sep 9, 2010 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Ukrainian Home Country Ukraine Current Location Ukraine Oct 14, 2010 #4 riquecohen said: No, but we can say "a half hour" or "a quarter hour." Click to expand... Appreciate your extanded clarification. What would be often heard?
riquecohen said: No, but we can say "a half hour" or "a quarter hour." Click to expand... Appreciate your extanded clarification. What would be often heard?
riquecohen VIP Member Joined Aug 24, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location Brazil Oct 14, 2010 #5 ostap77 said: Appreciate your extanded clarification. What would be often heard? Click to expand... Half an hour and quarter of an hour are more common.
ostap77 said: Appreciate your extanded clarification. What would be often heard? Click to expand... Half an hour and quarter of an hour are more common.