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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

"what" question

Can I say:
What time did you arrive in France at?
or
What time did you arrive in France?
  

Top answer

You will hear both. What time did you arrive in France? Would be my prefered choice.

— Dave Phillips

  • You will hear both.
  • What time did you arrive in France?
  • Would be my prefered choice.
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You will hear both. What time did you arrive in France? Would be my prefered choice.
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AnonymousWhat time did you arrive in France at?
This just sounds like someone dragging their nails down a chalkboard.
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I would rather say: when did you arrive in France?
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AnonymousWhat time did you arrive in France at?
This just sounds like someone dragging their nails down a chalkboard.

I hear this used in informal conversations in the UK. I agree that it isn't good English by any means.
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