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Abil Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Article "a"

When a Japanese court extended his detention on Sunday for a further 10 days, China severed senior level government contacts.

This is an excerpt from BBC news. Is the article "a" is necessary? If yes, why? Thanks.
  

Top answer

Yes, it is necessary. A further 10-day period is the full form.

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes, it is necessary.
  • A further 10-day period is the full form.
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Yes, it is necessary. A further 10-day period is the full form.
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Thanks MM, but the what makes the whole thing confusing is the plural form of "day".
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