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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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Which one is correct?

Note that the rail received in 40cm shortage of length / Note that the rail received 40 cm of shortage in length
  

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Neither is correct. Note that rail is 40 cm shorter (than usual).

  • Neither is correct.
  • Note that rail is 40 cm shorter (than usual).
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Neither is correct.
Note that rail is 40 cm shorter (than usual).
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FandorinNote that rail is 40 cm shorter (than usual)
I think it should be:
Note that the rail is 40 cm shorter (than usual).

Or is the definite article optional? What about the word 'received'?

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