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Accomplishments vs. deeds | Meaning of belittle
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After vs. later Sat Jan 28, 2006 23:34 pm  After vs. later		  
English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #87 "Present Simple (4)", question 10

Six weeks ......... this extraordinary episode Sally got married.

(a) later
(b) after
(c) sooner
(d) through

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #87 "Present Simple (4)", answer 10

Six weeks after this extraordinary episode Sally got married.

Correct answer: (b) after

Your answer was: incorrect
Six weeks later this extraordinary episode Sally got married.
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why ther is AFTER not LATER?
sumari
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After Sun Jan 29, 2006 11:16 am  After		  
Hi,

You need the preposition after to join six weeks and this extraordinary episode. If you said: six weeks later, that is a complete phrase and can stand alone.

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