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Lucas21c Posted 11 years ago
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Could you confirm whether both of the following sentences are okay?
1. He got F in Chemistry.
2. He got an F in Chemistry.
1. He got F in Chemistry.
2. He got an F in Chemistry.
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Only #2.
- Only #2.
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It's not that I'd ever doubt your word, but I doubt this one. Do you even use the American ABCDF grading system on a per course basis? Google seems blissfully unaware of "got F in." Are you sure you don't mean "effin' chemistry"?
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deadratOnly #2.2. He got an F in Chemistry.
Is "F" itself a countable noun in that sentence?
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Yes, they are discrete entries on a transcript, so you can count them:
Q: "How many F's did you get this semester?"
A: Three
Q: "How many F's did you get this semester?"
A: Three
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deadratYes, they are discrete entries on a transcript, so you can count themI see.
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