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Tamguatlay Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

In 1271, there was a drought in / throughout the nation of Japan.

In 1271, there was a drought in / throughout the nation of Japan.

Is "a" needed? And should it be "in" or "throughout"? Is "the nation" redundant?

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tamguatlay Is "a" needed? No. tamguatlay And should it be "in" or "throughout"?

— Mister Micawber

  • tamguatlay Is "a" needed?
  • No.
  • tamguatlay And should it be "in" or "throughout"?
  • 'Throughout' is the choice if it occurred all over Japan.
  • tamguatlay Is "the nation" redundant?
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tamguatlayIs "a" needed?
No.
tamguatlayAnd should it be "in" or "throughout"?
'Throughout' is the choice if it occurred all over Japan.
tamguatlayIs "the nation" redundant?
'The nation of' is unnecessary.
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