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by Fractal » Tue Sep 14, 2010 3:10 am
hi all

is the following sentence correct?

the profit is expected to be higher this year than last.

one does not have to repeat year at the end of the sentence?

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by pradeepkaushal9518 » Tue Sep 14, 2010 4:54 am
i think its not correct

year should be used in the end of sentence

the profit is expected to be higher this year than last year.
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by Fractal » Tue Sep 14, 2010 5:00 am
look at OG SC 93:

Heating-oil prices are expected to be higher this year than last because refiners....

so it seems to be correct!?
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