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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Day off

Are these sentences correct ?

1) My days off are usually every Thursday and the first Friday.
2) Every Thursday and the first Friday are usually my days off.
3) It's usually my days off on every Thursday and the first Friday.
  

Top answer

Hi, All 3 are OK, but I prefer #1. Clive

  • Hi, All 3 are OK, but I prefer #1.
  • Clive
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Hi,

All 3 are OK, but I prefer #1.

Clive
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Sakura113) It's usually my days off on every Thursday and the first Friday.
I find the singular "it's" awkward when used with the plural "days."

"It's usually my day off etc." sounds natural.

That's not to say that #3 is not used in very casual conversation, but I wouldn't recommend it for written work.

"It's" seems more accep
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OK. Thanks, Clive and A.

4) Someones' question: " When is your day off?"
My answer: "#1"

5) Someones' question: "It's Thursday today, but you're here. Why didn't you go to work?"
My answer: "Because plus #2"

How about these?
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Hi,

4) Someones' question: " When is your day off?"
My answer: "#1" OK

5) Someones' question: "It's Thursday today, but you're here. Why didn't you go to work?"
My answer: "Because plus #2" No.
It's my day
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I see. Clive, thank you!

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