[for all of/all/all through] yesterday
I have made up the sentences below.
(1a) I said to Jack, "I think Wilson was here for all of yesterday."
(1b) I said to Jack, "I think Wilson was here all yesterday."
(1c) I said to Jack, "I think Wilson was here all through yesterday."
(2) Jack said to me, "Someone told me he was here for only an hour."
Most of my non-native English speaking friends think they are all correct. I am not sure if they are correct. Please help me. Thanks.
Top answer
I'd say you need (1d). (1d) I think Wilson was here all day yesterday. That's much more natural.
- I'd say you need (1d).
- (1d) I think Wilson was here all day yesterday.
- That's much more natural.
- (Of course, you'd be understood if you said any of the others.
- ) (2) is fine.
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I'd say you need (1d).
(1d) I think Wilson was here all day yesterday.
That's much more natural. (Of course, you'd be understood if you said any of the others. They are not wrong.)
(2) is fine.
CJ
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