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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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Twice a year

I want to understand how should I use the words 'once', 'twice', 'thrice'.
Which of the following is the correct way of using these words in a sentence?

1. I used to floss my teeth twice a week

2. I used to floss my teeth twice in a week
  

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Anonymous Which of the following is the correct way of using these words in a sentence? 1. I used to floss my teeth twice a week2.

  • Anonymous Which of the following is the correct way of using these words in a sentence?
  • 1.
  • I used to floss my teeth twice a week2.
  • I used to floss my teeth twice in a week Both are OK, though #1 is the usual.
  • 'Thrice' is seldom (or never) used nowadays.
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AnonymousWhich of the following is the correct way of using these words in a sentence? 1. I used to floss my teeth twice a week2. I used to floss my teeth twice in a week
Both are OK, though #1 is the usual. 'Thrice' is seldom (or never) used nowadays.
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Mister Micawber 'Thrice' is seldom (or never) used nowadays.
I believe it's common in Indian English.

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