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Lucas21c Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

American English

Could you confirm whether the following sentences are okay in US English? There is no 'for' in front of 'three days' and 'a week'. Thank you.

1. He didn't eay anything three days.
2. He didn't say anything a week.
  

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lucas21c There is no 'for' in front of 'three days' and 'a week'. No, you cannot do that.

— Mister Micawber

  • lucas21c There is no 'for' in front of 'three days' and 'a week'.
  • No, you cannot do that.
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lucas21cThere is no 'for' in front of 'three days' and 'a week'.
No, you cannot do that.
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How about "I have studied English six months/years?" If it is right, could you tell me when I can drop 'for' and when I cannot?
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lucas21cIf it is right,
Marginally; at least, I understand it.
lucas21c could you tell me when I can drop 'for' and when I cannot?
No; it is a mystery to me.
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