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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Is it correct?

For the past one and a half year I have been in employment in academic research
  

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much more colloquial.

— Philip

  • much more colloquial.
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Because of the possibility of singular/plural confusion in agreement, I would suggest: for the last year and one half/a half....much more colloquial.
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AnonymousFor the past one and a half year I have been in employment in academic research
Too wordy; be clear and concise:

For the past 18 months I have been employed in academic research.
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