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YukiKanda Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
This Friday or ON this Friday?
Hi, I'd like to discuss the usage of adverb-like noun phrases.
(1) a. He did it this Friday.
b. He did it on this Friday.
I find (1b) a little strange, as we can just say (1a) instead.
But, is (1b) grammatically incorrect?
I want to make clear whether this is grammatical or ungrammatical, not whether strange or not.
Sorry this may be redundant but this phenomenon can be seen also in sentences like (2).
(2) a. I will see you next time.
b. I will see you in the next time.
c. *I will see you the next time.
My understanding is that (2a) is perfect, (2b) seems grammatically correct but is rather strange in the part "in the next time", and (2c) is incorrect.
In short, my question is, is (1b) ungrammatical?
If so, why is it ungrammatical even though it seems grammatical?
Thank you in advance.
(1) a. He did it this Friday.
b. He did it on this Friday.
I find (1b) a little strange, as we can just say (1a) instead.
But, is (1b) grammatically incorrect?
I want to make clear whether this is grammatical or ungrammatical, not whether strange or not.
Sorry this may be redundant but this phenomenon can be seen also in sentences like (2).
(2) a. I will see you next time.
b. I will see you in the next time.
c. *I will see you the next time.
My understanding is that (2a) is perfect, (2b) seems grammatically correct but is rather strange in the part "in the next time", and (2c) is incorrect.
In short, my question is, is (1b) ungrammatical?
If so, why is it ungrammatical even though it seems grammatical?
Thank you in advance.
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YukiKanda 1) a. He did it this Friday. b.
- YukiKanda 1) a.
- He did it this Friday.
- b.
- I find (1b) a little strange, It's not strange to me.
- YukiKanda we can just say (1a) instead.
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YukiKanda1) a. He did it this Friday. b. He did it on this Friday.I find (1b) a little strange,It's not strange to me.
YukiKandawe can just say (1a) instead.Yes, we can.
YukiKandais (1b) grammatically incorrect?No; it's fine.
YukiKanda(2) a. I will see you next t
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Thank you for your reply.
Now I do not understand why "I did it on this Friday" is fine but "I will see you in the next time" is not.
Do you have any idea?
Now I do not understand why "I did it on this Friday" is fine but "I will see you in the next time" is not.
Do you have any idea?
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YukiKandaDo you have any idea?Of course. 'On Friday' is fine, but 'in the next time' is not. It is a matter of preposition choice. A day of the week takes 'on' and 'the next time' takes no preposition.
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I see! You're of a lot of help. I appreciate it.
Let me ask you one more.
I know that we can say something like "in my life".
Now I've established it's a matter of preposition choice, so are "see you next life" and "see you in the next life" both correct?
Let me ask you one more.
I know that we can say something like "in my life".
Now I've established it's a matter of preposition choice, so are "see you next life" and "see you in the next life" both correct?
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YukiKanda so are "see you next life" and "see you in the next life" both correct?The first is heard in casual conversation; the second is standard.
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Thank you, I got it.
I'm sorry but please let me ask you another,
I will see you ___ the next time.
Is there any preposition that can fill out the blank?
I'm sorry but please let me ask you another,
I will see you ___ the next time.
Is there any preposition that can fill out the blank?
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YukiKandaI will see you ___ the next time.Is there any preposition that can fill out the blank?I can think of none, sorry. You have a wealth of collocations to learn.
I will see you (the) next time.
I will see you at the next meeting.
I will see you in the next life.
I will see you on your next trip.
etc.
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No no, don't let it bother you. I appreciate your help 
Thanks a lot!
Thanks a lot!0
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