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Guren Firippu Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Which is right?

upstairs your house

or

upstairs of your house
  

Top answer

Only the second is possible. Normally it would be " the upstairs of your house". This is OK in everyday contexts.

— GPY

  • Only the second is possible.
  • Normally it would be " the upstairs of your house".
  • This is OK in everyday contexts.
  • I question whether it is quite appropriate for formal writing.
  • In formal writing I would use "the upper floor/floors/storey/storeys of your house".
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Only the second is possible. Normally it would be "the upstairs of your house". This is OK in everyday contexts. I question whether it is quite appropriate for formal writing. In formal writing I would use "the upper floor/floors/storey/storeys of your house". Opinions on this may vary.
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I see. I think I'll start using ''the upper floor/floors/storey etc.'' from now on. Thank you!

-GF
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