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jasonlulu_2000
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 Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 4:47 am Post subject: a question |
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This rope is sold by ____ length.
A. / B. the
Which one is better?
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| Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 6:26 am Post subject: |
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What is choice A?
The answer should be, 'This rope is sold by length.' |
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CP
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| Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 2:45 pm Post subject: |
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On the other hand, if the length is specified, use "the":
This rope is sold by the foot.
This rope is sold by the yard.
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