Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
cut in half
Which is correct?
The piece of paper was cut in half.
The piece of paper was cut in 2.
The piece of paper was cut in 3.
The piece of paper was cut in thirds.
Thanks
The piece of paper was cut in half.
The piece of paper was cut in 2.
The piece of paper was cut in 3.
The piece of paper was cut in thirds.
Thanks
Top answer
The piece of paper was cut in half. (OK) The piece of paper was cut in two . The piece of paper was cut in three.
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The piece of paper was cut in half. (OK)
The piece of paper was cut in two.
The piece of paper was cut in three. (I’ve never heard this. Better not use it.)
The piece of paper was cut in thirds. (OK)
The piece of paper was cut in two.
The piece of paper was cut in three. (I’ve never heard this. Better not use it.)
The piece of paper was cut in thirds. (OK)
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