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This is an example of a genitive form known as an objective genitive, rather than an example of simple possession (if it were simple possession one might legitimately question whether an hour can actually possess sleep). We are really talking about 'a sleep of an hour', i.e. sleeping for an hour.
English only has few ways of indicating the genitive case, one of which is the apostrophe-s form. Thus "An hour's sleep" is correct.
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What is generalmente duermo cinco horas in English?
It means: I generally sleep five hours
How much hours should you sleep?
You should sleep 9 hours
How many hours can a bat sleep?
they sleep for 10 hours a day they sleep for 10 hours a day
What is correct to say you were sleep or asleep?
It is correct to say "you were asleep." "Asleep" is the correct adjective to describe the state of being in sleep or unconsciousness. "You were sleep" would be grammatically incorrect.
How many hours does peacock sleep?
How many hours does it sleep
How many hours do snakes sleep?
they need about 6 hours of sleep
Is this the correct spelling of superific?
No, the correct spelling is "terrific." "Superific" is not a standard English word.
Is it okay to only get seven hours of sleep?
Everybody is different once it comes to sleep. Most researchers agreed upon 8 hours asleep at night time is healthy as long as the quality of sleep is good. Addenda Absolutely correct. Some people need more sleep than others. Anywhere between 2 and 10 hours. As an adult 6 to 8 is normal but not a requirement.
How do you spell sleep apnea?
Sleep apnoea in British English or sleep apneaAmerican English.
How many hours of sleep do teenages need?
Its compulsary for a teen ager to sleep 8 hours..
How many hours elephants sleep?
Elephants sleep for 2 hours
How much sleep does a tween need to have?
My doctor has told me that tweens need 9 hours of sleep a night! A Sleep Doctor should tell you to sleep 10 hours of sleep not 9 hours. Now Adult can sleep up to 6 hours, there bodys don't need that much sleep:)
