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Chan-Seung Lee

Joined: 03 Dec 2005
Posts: 1032

Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:35 pm Post subject: the first time

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1. As a matter of fact, I could not believe it when I heard it the first time.
2. As a matter of fact, I could not believe it when I heard it for the first time.

Which is correct in the above context, 'the first time' or 'for the first time'?

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asterix

Joined: 26 Jan 2003
Posts: 1654

Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:06 am Post subject:

Number 2. Is correct, but for is often omitted in everyday speech and it seems to be acceptable to the grammar police.

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