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Clyde Posted 19 years ago
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m" sounds the most natural since most people use a 12 hour clock. 02br 02br 00An article is not necessary before a pseudonym since it is treated in the same way as a person's name. 02br 02br 00To complicate things, articles can sometimes be a part of nicknames or pseudonyms.

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  • m" sounds the most natural since most people use a 12 hour clock.
  • 02br 02br 00An article is not necessary before a pseudonym since it is treated in the same way as a person's name.
  • 02br 02br 00To complicate things, articles can sometimes be a part of nicknames or pseudonyms.
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0"Around 8 p.m" sounds the most natural since most people use a 12 hour clock. A notable exception is the military, and in that case "2000" or "20:00" would work as well.02br
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00 For example, you wouldn't say "The Susan came over." "Susa
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0 thanks for your answer, it was very helpful! 0-
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