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Eff Posted 17 years ago
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Please, is the preposition correct?
In the 8th century, the Vikings began to expand into Scottish islands.
Thank you.
In the 8th century, the Vikings began to expand into Scottish islands.
Thank you.
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Hi, is the preposition correct? In the 8 th century, the Vikings began to expand into Scottish islands. 'Into' seems fine.
- Hi, is the preposition correct?
- In the 8 th century, the Vikings began to expand into Scottish islands.
- 'Into' seems fine.
- Or you might just say say 'to'.
- I'd say 'the', since it seems like a specific reference.
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Hi,
is the preposition correct?
In the 8th century, the Vikings began to expand into Scottish islands.
'Into' seems fine. Or you might just say say 'to'.
I'd say 'the', since it seems like a specific reference.
The statement is OK. But if you want to be more precise, you might speak of the 'Vikings' raids', or perhaps 'territory'.
is the preposition correct?
In the 8th century, the Vikings began to expand into Scottish islands.
'Into' seems fine. Or you might just say say 'to'.
I'd say 'the', since it seems like a specific reference.
The statement is OK. But if you want to be more precise, you might speak of the 'Vikings' raids', or perhaps 'territory'.
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