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Vincent Teo

#510295 Tue, 06 May 08 11:52 AM

Which one is correct?

A: Mother's Day is just around the corner. What should we get for Mum?

B: Hmm, how about some flowers? There's a sale going on at Melur's Florist in conjunction with MOther's Day.

A: Really? For how many days?

B: For three days only, beginning (i) from 11 May.

(ii)on 11 May.

(iii) 11 May.

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Mister Micawber

#510297 Tue, 06 May 08 11:54 AM

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All are used.

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Doll

#510331 Tue, 06 May 08 12:33 PM

Hello Mr. Micawber,

I didn't understand (iii). For three days only, beginning 11 May. I have always thought a preposition is needed.

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