Can we omit the word 'for' in this sentense?
'I didn't know she was an orphan (for) most of my life.'
2006-11-24 12:33:22 · 6 answers · asked by gaskell 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I don't think either version is very clear. I'd rather the following--For most of my life I didn't know she was an orphan.
2006-11-24 12:36:35 · answer #1 · answered by Ace Librarian 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would put it at the beginning of the sentence (optionally):
(For) most of my life, I didn't know she was an orphan.
2006-11-24 20:37:12 · answer #2 · answered by Silly me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends.
I didn't know she was an orphan most of my life ... indicates that for most of your life she was an orphan. But I didn't know she was an orphan for most of my life ... indicates that I just didn't know she was an orphan most of my life.
2006-11-24 20:44:55 · answer #3 · answered by istitch2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you drop the for because most carries the meaning you are looking for.
2006-11-24 21:17:31 · answer #4 · answered by ladyofcountry65 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be omitted and still be a correct sentence, but will be less clear.
2006-11-24 20:36:56 · answer #5 · answered by frogluvrrr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-11-24 20:35:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋