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"last" vs "prolong"



 
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"last" vs "prolong" Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:25 am  "last" vs "prolong"
 

Hi,
Please have a look at this:

- How does the play...
a. last
b. extend
c. prolong
d. stretch
=> I choose c. Am I right or wrong?

Many thanks
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"last" vs "prolong" Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:37 am  "last" vs "prolong"
 

Hi Nessie

If you want to ask about the duration of something, you can use the verb 'last'.
The meaning of the verb 'prolong' doesn't really make sense in the sentence. In addition, the verb prolong would have to have an object.
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"last" vs "prolong" Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:52 am  "last" vs "prolong"
 

Hi, Amy

Wouldn't it be right to say How long does the play last.
I mean, the omission of long would have a detrimental impact on the sentence, or would it not?

Thanks !
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"last" vs "prolong" Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:46 pm  "last" vs "prolong"
 

Hi Alex

You're right. The sentence would be logical with 'how long'. I had assumed the omission of 'long' was probably a typo, and had also intended to mention it, but in the end I didn't (as you noticed). Very Happy

I wouldn't say the the omission of 'long' is detrimental. Instead I'd say that it changes the meaning of the sentence.

Nevertheless, even without the word 'long', I still wouldn't choose the verb 'prolong' for the sentence.
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"last" vs "prolong" Fri Jul 18, 2008 16:29 pm  "last" vs "prolong"
 

Nessie must have made a typo, Amy. I've taken the same test and I'm pretty sure the question is "How long does the play....".
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"last" vs "prolong" Fri Jul 18, 2008 19:08 pm  "last" vs "prolong"
 

Yea, that's a typo. Sorry everyone Smile
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