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Debpriya De Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Grammar question

1. John is 40.
2. John is 40 years old.
Is "40" an adjective in sentence #1 or is "years old" covert in the sentence#1 ?
  

Top answer

I think '40' is a shortened form of '40 years old'.

— Mister Micawber

  • I think '40' is a shortened form of '40 years old'.
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I think '40' is a shortened form of '40 years old'.
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Thanks MM,
1. "40 is not old".
2. "40 years old is not old".
Which sentence is correct ?
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Both, but the 2nd seems long-winded.
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