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Snuppelina Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Dash needed?

Dear native speakers, do you normally write such phrases, as 'grid site', 'grid infrastructure', 'grid services' with a dash?
  

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Another question is can I write "a number of *** processes during a day and a half" (there is a diagram that shows this period of time). Sounds a bit awkward, doesn't it? Would it be better to say 'during a day and a half time period'?

— Snuppelina

  • Another question is can I write "a number of *** processes during a day and a half" (there is a diagram that shows this period of time).
  • Sounds a bit awkward, doesn't it?
  • Would it be better to say 'during a day and a half time period'?
  • Thanks!
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Another question is can I write "a number of *** processes during a day and a half" (there is a diagram that shows this period of time). Sounds a bit awkward, doesn't it?
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Hi snuppelina
I would normally write all of these without a dash.
Kind regards
Mo
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Hi again Snuppelina
I agree that "during a day and a half" sounds a bit awkward. It might be better to say "a number of *** processes during a 36-hour time period".
Kind regards
Mo
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Can I say that something is under study?
"Under investigation" is a bit too pompous.
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And also "3.0-cm-diameter radiator" is ok?
Thanks!
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Hi, do I need dashed with '5 cm thick' in
"it consists of two layers, each 5 cm thick, surrounding the system"
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