Monday, November 16, 2009

Usage of "both"

“both”について

◎ The word “both” is used to refer to “two” people or things. Therefore, it should not be used along with the word “two.”

Incorrect: Thus, both two molecules of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate are obtained from one molecule of glucose.
Correct: Thus, both molecules of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate are obtained from one molecule of glucose.

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