Abzal Serekov Posted 15 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing

Phrases

Hi there!

I have 2 questions:

1) "in relative slight period of time". can we write like this?
for example, in sentence: They will infect each other in relative slight period of time.
the meaning should be: "in a small period of time"

2) "their history starts from their penetration the territory of the US in 1987". Is this sentence is ok?

Thanks!
cheers =)
  

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. 1) "in relative slight period of time". -- No.

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1) "in relative slight period of time". can we write like this?-- No. Use this: They will infect each other in a relatively short period of time.

2) "Their history starts from their penetration into US territory in 1987". Is this sentence is ok? -- As amended, yes.
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Thanks.can you look at this "in period from 1940 until today".is it ok here "until today"?


It should read "in the period from 1940 to the present" to maintain register.