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Maria D Posted 12 years ago
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half an hour / one and half hour /one hour and a half

Hello!

Could you help me, please?
Which is correct when we speak about time:

1) half an hour
2) a half an hour
3) one hour and a half
4) one and a half hour

Thank you!
  

Top answer

The usual forms are "half an hour" and "an hour and a half". "a half hour" is possible but less usual than "half an hour". "one and a half hour s " is possible.

  • The usual forms are "half an hour" and "an hour and a half".
  • "a half hour" is possible but less usual than "half an hour".
  • "one and a half hour s " is possible.
  • 2) a half an hour -- No.
  • 3) one hour and a half -- Not very common.
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The usual forms are "half an hour" and "an hour and a half".

"a half hour" is possible but less usual than "half an hour". "one and a half hours" is possible.

2) a half an hour -- No.
3) one hour and a half -- Not very common.
4) one and a half hour -- No.

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