Q: How long was the Egyptian year? A:1. The Egyptian year was 360 days./A: 2.The Egyptian year was 360 days long. Dear Grammarians, I have a problem in writing the answer to the above question. I would like to know if the adjective "long" is needed to put in the sentence like the A:2 above. Thank you in advance.
Top answer
"long" is optional. It is correct either way you write it. CJ
— CalifJim
"long" is optional.
It is correct either way you write it.
CJ
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