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Infinik Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
lines 5 to 8 v. line 5 to 8
0 When referring back to a text, is the following usage of "line" correct? 02 br
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00 In lines 5 to 8, the author has made clear that... 02 br
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00 Should it be "lines" or "line"? 02 br
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00 In lines 5 to 8, the author has made clear that... 02 br
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00 Should it be "lines" or "line"? 02 br
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02 br 00 Use the plural. 0-
- 02 br 00 Use the plural.
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00 Use the plural. You might want to use 'through' if line 8 is included. 0-
00 Use the plural. You might want to use 'through' if line 8 is included. 0-
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0 Gotcha, how about "lines 5 through 8 on page 23" or "...of page 23", or both OK?? 0-
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01 cite 10 Mister Micawber 12 cite 10 . 12 br10 Hi Mister. Do you mean 'in lines 5 to 8' excludes the line 8 or 'through' works just to emphasize including a line 8? 02 br
10 Use the plural. You might want to use 'through' if line 8 is included. 12 br
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