Hello, What does "compulsory attendence cycle" mean in this sentence? "Secondary schools last either until the end of the compulsory attendance cycle, or includes the two final years of secondary education." Thank you.

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Thanks, Philip. I like this expression . Are there any similar? Magda

Thank you Lil'Ruby Rose . Yes, I was thinking about one with high but justified prices, the one that requires suitable clothes, e.g. suits and ties.

Hello everyone, Could you tell me how do you call a restaurant that serve very expensive food? Thank you

Thanks, Marius.

Hello, How can I understand this phrase ".... it should occur nine to eleven days prior to the start of the semester." Does it mean that it may occur during up to eleven days before the start of the semester or only during 2 days (from day 9 to

Westlake wrote: I see the this thread, hope it will help you http://www.englishforums.com/English/UseOfTheApostrophe/vnq/Post.htm Thanks, Westlake. Yes, it did help .

Hello! Could you tell me whether names such as Sothebys or Macdonalds are in a possessive form? How do I know whether a name of an organisation is in a possessive form? I don't think that -s at the end is a sufficient clue. Thank you.

Thanks, but it seems that these parallel expressions have noting to do with the lack of the article. Cheers, Magda