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Adanoc Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Genetive Case

The rule says it is right to say:
a distance of 7 miles - a 7 miles' distance

but, what about 7,5 miles, for instance:
a distance of 7 miles and a half - a 7 miles and a half's distance ? Is it correct?
  

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No. A seven and a half miles' difference But I would try with all my strength and ingenuity to avoid that . '

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  • A seven and a half miles' difference But I would try with all my strength and ingenuity to avoid that .
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No. A seven and a half miles' difference

But I would try with all my strength and ingenuity to avoid that. 'A distance of seven and a half miles.'

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