0
S4smsm Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
CONDITION
Is it "A condition" i.e. the patient was discharged in "a good condition" OR the patient was discharged in "good condition."
Also where should I put the inverted commas- Before/After the full stop.
Also where should I put the inverted commas- Before/After the full stop.
Top answer
In good condition is the usual phrase but I wouldn't consider it wrong to add the article. I think Americans tend to put the full stop before the quotation mark but many Britons prefer the other order. CB
- In good condition is the usual phrase but I wouldn't consider it wrong to add the article.
- I think Americans tend to put the full stop before the quotation mark but many Britons prefer the other order.
- CB
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
2 Answers
0
In good condition is the usual phrase but I wouldn't consider it wrong to add the article. I think Americans tend to put the full stop before the quotation mark but many Britons prefer the other order.
CB
CB
00
The patient was discharged in "good condition."
Concerning the placement of quotation marks before or after the full stop, both are accepted. Just be consistent in your useage throughout your text.
Concerning the placement of quotation marks before or after the full stop, both are accepted. Just be consistent in your useage throughout your text.
0
Related Questions