Kprichards Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Doubt related to the correct usage of adjective phrase
Which of the following the correct usage of adjective phrase for:
sleepless nights
1. nights without sleep
2. nights without any sleep
Thanks,
Richards.
sleepless nights
1. nights without sleep
2. nights without any sleep
Thanks,
Richards.
Top answer
Both are correct. Depending on the context, one may be better than the other. Clive
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Both are correct. Depending on the context, one may be better than the other.
Clive
Clive
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Thanks Clive. But could you tell me a situation where one can be preferred over the other?
Richards.
Richards.
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1. nights without sleep
2. nights without any sleep
#2 is more emphatic, and probably more casual.
Clive
2. nights without any sleep
#2 is more emphatic, and probably more casual.
Clive
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