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Adriane Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Time usage

Which one is the correct way to write: "Today is his birthday" or "It's his birthday today" ?

Tks a lot! Adriane
  

Top answer

Both are correct, so you can choose whichever you like. Personally, I say It's his birthday today . CJ

— CalifJim

  • Both are correct, so you can choose whichever you like.
  • Personally, I say It's his birthday today .
  • CJ
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Both are correct, so you can choose whichever you like.

Personally, I say It's his birthday today.

CJ
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Tks Calif, I was wondering if there was a specific grammar rule which said the time adverb should be placed in the end or something like that. And what if I say: "Today it is his birthday." Is that correct too? Tks
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adrianeAnd what if I say: "Today it is his birthday." Is that correct too?
That is also correct, but I have to say that I don't hear people say it much.

adrianeI was wondering if there was a specific grammar rule which said the time adverb should be placed in the end or something like that.
No rule. These grammati
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Ok! I guess I got it! So, it seems to me that the emphasis in a special day is given in pattern 1 and you're not really emphasising a special day in pattern 2, is that correct?!

AG
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adrianethe emphasis in a special day is given in pattern 1 and you're not really emphasising a special day in pattern 2, is that correct?
No. The two patterns are almost completely equivalent. The thing that's mentioned first (tomorrow / Easter) gets only a slightly greater emphasis.

Tomorrow is Easter.< a slight emphasis on
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Ok! Tks so much for your help!

AG
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