H Hannele New member Joined Feb 3, 2016 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language Finnish Home Country Finland Current Location Finland Feb 3, 2016 #1 Is it possible to leave out the preposition "at" in the following? What time has Susan got maths? - At half past ten. - Half past ten.
Is it possible to leave out the preposition "at" in the following? What time has Susan got maths? - At half past ten. - Half past ten.
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 Feb 3, 2016 #2 Welcome to the forum, Hannele. Yes, it is.
tzfujimino Key Member Joined Dec 8, 2007 Member Type English Teacher Native Language Japanese Home Country Japan Current Location Japan Feb 4, 2016 #3 I think the question should be "What time did Susan get ..." or "What time does Susan get ..." What does "to get maths" mean? Thank you.
I think the question should be "What time did Susan get ..." or "What time does Susan get ..." What does "to get maths" mean? Thank you.
Matthew Wai VIP Member Joined Nov 29, 2013 Member Type Native Language Chinese Home Country China Current Location China Feb 4, 2016 #4 I take it to mean 'to get a maths lesson'.
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 Feb 4, 2016 #5 'What time has Susan got maths?' is fine in informal conversation. It means 'At what time is Susan's maths (AE math) lesson?'
'What time has Susan got maths?' is fine in informal conversation. It means 'At what time is Susan's maths (AE math) lesson?'
tzfujimino Key Member Joined Dec 8, 2007 Member Type English Teacher Native Language Japanese Home Country Japan Current Location Japan Feb 4, 2016 #6 Ah, I think I understand it now. "What time has Susan got maths?"="What time does Susan have maths/a math class/lesson?" I misinterpreted it as the present perfect.
Ah, I think I understand it now. "What time has Susan got maths?"="What time does Susan have maths/a math class/lesson?" I misinterpreted it as the present perfect.