P ph2004 Member Joined Jul 6, 2008 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Danish Home Country Denmark Current Location Denmark Jan 26, 2010 #1 What is correct : "Are you ill often ?" or "Are you often ill ?" And is it "3 times a year" or "3 times per year" ?
What is correct : "Are you ill often ?" or "Are you often ill ?" And is it "3 times a year" or "3 times per year" ?
Barb_D Moderator Staff member Joined Mar 12, 2007 Member Type Other Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jan 26, 2010 #2 The word "often" can go in either location. If you use the word "per" it sounds more schedule. It wouldn't work with illness, which is unscheduled. The magazine is published six times per year is the same as six times a year, however. The meaning is the same.
The word "often" can go in either location. If you use the word "per" it sounds more schedule. It wouldn't work with illness, which is unscheduled. The magazine is published six times per year is the same as six times a year, however. The meaning is the same.