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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

An additional or additional: an extra or extra

Hi. What is the difference?

He asked for an additional 50 books.

He asked for additional 50 books.

He asked for extra 50 books.

He asked for an extra 50 books.
  

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The article is necessary; the other sentences are wrong.

— Mister Micawber

  • The article is necessary; the other sentences are wrong.
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The article is necessary; the other sentences are wrong.
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Thank you. I think these are correct. Please check these.

He asked for additional books.

He asked for extra books.
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Yes, those are OK, without the specific numbers.
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