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EngBB Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Are these sentences correct?

I like winter of Japan, minus the rain.

My birthday present is a week holiday, plus a companion.
  

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The first sentence would sound more natural as follows: I like Japan's winter, except for the rain" (or "apart from the rain") The second sentence should read: "My birthday present is a week's holiday with a companion"

— ArchieWW

  • The first sentence would sound more natural as follows: I like Japan's winter, except for the rain" (or "apart from the rain") The second sentence should read: "My birthday present is a week's holiday with a companion"
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The first sentence would sound more natural as follows: I like Japan's winter, except for the rain" (or "apart from the rain")
The second sentence should read: "My birthday present is a week's holiday with a companion"
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Thanks ArchieWW.

Can I say I like Japan's winter without rain?

Should I omit the comma in front of the word except?
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I'm not quite sure what you are trying to say here. If Japan's winters are dry, then you should express that as follows: "I like Japan's dry winters". If Japan has wet winters, then say: "I like Japan's winters, except for the rain". [Note: I have changed "Japan's winter" to "Japan's winters", which is more natural].
Regarding your phrase "I like Japan's winter without rain", it is not clear
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