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Royibernthal Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

"with" Grammar

Hi,

Is this sentence correct?

I'm a builder, with over 11 years of experience.

Thanks,
Royi
  

Top answer

Your sentence is OK with "with", but leave out the comma. CJ

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Your sentence is OK with "with", but leave out the comma. Emotion: wink

CJ
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It's also correct without 'of'.
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CalifJim - Thanks Emotion: smile

Rover_KE - Thanks, which
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'11' is an odd number to be approximate about.

I'm a builder with 11 years of / years' experience.
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I guess, though the number is insignificant here, this sentence is completely made up.

Which one sounds better (and more professional)?

1) I'm a builder with over 3 years of experience.

OR

2) I'm a builder with over 3 years' experience.

And what does the ' mean in the second sentence?
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royibernthal?
Be patient. Our volunteers have other lives.
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Okay, it just seems that questions disappear from sight quickly here.
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royibernthalWhich one sounds better (and more professional)?
Both are fine and common and 'professional'.
royibernthalAnd what does the ' mean in the second sentence?
It indicates the possessive form of a plural noun ending in 's'.
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I understand, thank you all for the answers.