"a third" or "third"? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Fractions require an article or number ahead of them...a third, the third, one third, a half, the half, one half....etc although you can say Half of... or just Half... – Ronald Sole Commented Nov 9, …
numbers - First, Second, Third, Fourth or 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th? One, …
When we use words like first, second, third, fourth or 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, in sentences, what will be the best way to write these? Also, what about numbers? Do we put them as numbers or …
What's the meaning of "bottom third" here?
2016年5月8日 · If you sleep on your back: "Back sleepers need thinner pillows, so their head is not thrown too far forward," Bernard says. Also look for a pillow with extra loft in the bottom …
“Firstly, secondly, thirdly,…”, what comes next? [duplicate]
2020年6月11日 · I wouldn't - at least not following the same pattern of suffixes. You can say 'fourthly' if you wish, but as you continue, it becomes less and less idiomatic. First, second, …
If "prime" means first, what are second, third and so forth?
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Should the suffix "III" be included in the salutation to a senator
2023年4月27日 · If you said, "Senator Robert Smith III", that would be technically correct, though still somewhat confusing, since we also use those numerals with titles like "King" and …
Someone, anyone, somebody, everybody. Are those 3rd or 1st …
2019年12月15日 · If you are using a verb in the present simple, you use third person singular: If someone says that the earth is flat, nobody will believe them. If somebody says that the earth …
grammaticality in context - a patient was told to use their …
2019年12月26日 · +1: However, since this involves the taking of medicine, it is probably a good idea to contact a physician (or at least a pharmacist) for clarity on that patient's specific …
prepositions - "in" or "on" the 3rd week of July - English Language ...
The company picnic will be held sometime in the third week of August. If the event lasts multiple days, such that it spans all or most of the week, then we could use during or throughout: The …
word request - "Once, twice, thrice,...", what comes next? - English ...
2016年12月29日 · Discussion on what comes after "once, twice, thrice" in English.