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Guyper Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
For + Time duration
1. "My left arm has been achy for the past few days"
2. "Record events for the past 7 days"
3. "I've been away the past few weeks"
Is the for not included in the 3rd phrase before it's preceded by an adverb instead of a noun or adjective or is it a different reason?
Thank you
2. "Record events for the past 7 days"
3. "I've been away the past few weeks"
Is the for not included in the 3rd phrase before it's preceded by an adverb instead of a noun or adjective or is it a different reason?
Thank you
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You can add or omit the preposition in all of those. The usage may depend on the level of formality in each case.
- You can add or omit the preposition in all of those.
- The usage may depend on the level of formality in each case.
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You can add or omit the preposition in all of those. The usage may depend on the level of formality in each case.
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