Heidi
Is this ok? On the third day morning, we went to the gift shop. Should I say ‘on the morning of the third day’? Thanks
Nov 27, 2024 12:19 PM
Answers · 4
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'On the morning of the third day' is the most elegant version. You could also say 'On the third day, in the morning' with the comma, it's necessary; or even 'On the third morning'. But your original version, though understandable, is not so clear or natural sounding.
November 27, 2024
You cannot say that because it is not clear which noun the adjective "third" modifies. You need to choose either "day" or "morning" to be the word modified by "third", but you cannot choose both. Notice how the other commenters have correctly chosen just one of the words. You could also say "On (or 'in') the third day's morning"
November 27, 2024
You're correct with your revised version. We'd likely say: 'On the morning of the third day' or 'On the third morning (of our trip)'
November 27, 2024
You can say 'on the morning of the third day' or ' on the third morning'
November 27, 2024
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