Half of 3/4

This shows grade half of 3/4 based on the word’s complexity. 50 cents: Four dimes and two nickels make a half. He ordered a half of ale.

WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS? Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift. She was too talented by half for her routine role.

50 percent more: This mug holds half again as much coffee as the smaller one. Cut the cake half in two. His first attempts at painting are not half bad. 10 years: no small feat for such a big city. Orgreave to say: “You mean, she’s invited herself. 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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