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Sitifan Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

last January

Since last January, Mary has been Ms. Chu's secretary.
Question: It's October, how long has Mary been Ms. Chu's secretary?
  

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Mary has been Ms. Chu's secretary since last January. Question: It's October.

— Mister Micawber

  • Mary has been Ms.
  • Chu's secretary since last January.
  • Question: It's October.
  • How long has Mary been Ms.
  • Chu's secretary?
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Mary has been Ms. Chu's secretary since last January.
Question: It's October. How long has Mary been Ms. Chu's secretary?
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Mister MicawberMary has been Ms. Chu's secretary since last January.Question: It's October. How long has Mary been Ms. Chu's secretary?
Does last January mean January of last year?
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What does "last spring" mean?
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Last January/last spring depends on when it is now. If it is early in the year or early in the summer, then 'last' may refer to the previous year. If it is late in the year, then 'last' may refer to the same year. In many cases, a native speaker asks for confirmation anyway.
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