Qingqing Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
"an ostrich egg" or "an ostrich's egg"?
The sentence is: Although the kiwi is only about the size of a chicken, the female lays a single egg almost as big as an ostrich's egg.
As to the underlined word, what about "ostrich egg"? Thanks.
As to the underlined word, what about "ostrich egg"? Thanks.
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qingqing ostrich egg Also correct. CJ
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qingqingThe sentence is: Although the kiwi is only about the size of a chicken, the female lays a single egg almost as big as an ostrich's egg.
As to the underlined word, what about "ostrich egg"? That would also be correct.
Thanks.
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Hi,
I usually hear 'an ostrich egg'.
On the other hand, we speak of 'a hen's egg', not of 'a hen egg'.
In other words, such phrases are quite idiomatic.
Clive
I usually hear 'an ostrich egg'.
On the other hand, we speak of 'a hen's egg', not of 'a hen egg'.
In other words, such phrases are quite idiomatic.
Clive
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