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Poyorinn08 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Which is the most appropriate word for the gap?And why?
There is a story from long ( ) of an old lady who lived in Scotland.
1)ago
2)gone
3)past
4)time
1)ago
2)gone
3)past
4)time
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Hello, poyorinn-- and welcome to English Forums.
First, which answer do you like best?
First, which answer do you like best?
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I think 1) is the best answer,but I do not know why.
My teacher said" 'from' is preposition and noun follows it."
But 'ago' is adverb.
My teacher said" 'from' is preposition and noun follows it."
But 'ago' is adverb.
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Nouns do follow prepositions, and the phrase 'long ago' can serve as a noun (see [url=http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ago?show=1&t=1289731614] HERE[/url]).
#1 (ago) is the best answer and the usual choice, but actually #3 (past) is also possible:
#1 (ago) is the best answer and the usual choice, but actually #3 (past) is also possible:
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