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jasonlulu_2000
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 Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:17 am Post subject: in two weeks time |
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It�s my birthday ___________ and I�ll be 82 years old! I think my long and active life must be due to the healthy life I have.
The answer is "in two weeks time".
Is it right? Or Should I say "in two weeks' time" nstead?
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pugachevV
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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| In two weeks time is correct. |
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Mary W. Ng
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:53 pm Post subject: Post subject: in two weeks time |
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Sorry, pugachevV. I beg to differ.
The correct answer is in two weeks' time.
Please keep in mind that the possessive case of a noun is used in time and measurement expressions, such as one month's leave,
a million dollars' worth.
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Lorikeet
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| Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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Or you can avoid the problem and say, "in two weeks"  |
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lotus
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| Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I prefer;
It'll be my birthday in two weeks, and I'll be 82 years old!
--lotus
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