Lucas21c Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
Natural expression
Could you tell me which one is right and natural among the following sentences?
1. The fluorescent light burned out.
2. The fluorescent light is burned out.
3. The fluorescent light is out.
Also, can I say just 'light' instead of 'fluorescent light' in each of the above sentences? Thank you in advance.
1. The fluorescent light burned out.
2. The fluorescent light is burned out.
3. The fluorescent light is out.
Also, can I say just 'light' instead of 'fluorescent light' in each of the above sentences? Thank you in advance.
Top answer
Sentence 1 is the best. You can say "light" if all the lights are the same kind.
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Sentence 1 is the best. You can say "light" if all the lights are the same kind.
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