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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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During my grandfather's period/time/generation, which one is right?

Is it correct to say, 'During my grandfather's period, there were no cellphones'?
  

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Hi, Is it correct to say, 'During my grandfather's period, there were no cellphones'? Yes, but I don't find 'period' very natural. Here are some typical things you can say.

— Clive

  • Hi, Is it correct to say, 'During my grandfather's period, there were no cellphones'?
  • Yes, but I don't find 'period' very natural.
  • Here are some typical things you can say.
  • In my grandfather's day / time , there were no cellphones.
  • My grandfather's generation didn't have cellphones.
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Hi,

Is it correct to say, 'During my grandfather's period, there were no cellphones'?
Yes, but I don't find 'period' very natural.

Here are some typical things you can say.
In my grandfather's day / time, there were no cellphones.
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