Which is correct:
"the second half of class" or "the second half of the class"?

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the second half of class

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a specific portion of a class session.

This phrase is used to specify a particular part of a class, such as a lecture or a lesson, that occurs after the first half.

Examples:

  • Let's review the material we covered in the second half of class.
  • I always struggle to stay focused during the second half of class.

Alternatives:

  • the latter part of class
  • the latter half of class
  • the latter portion of class
  • the latter half of the lesson
  • the latter part of the lesson

the second half of the class

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a specific portion of the entire class group.

This phrase is used to specify a particular part of the entire class group, such as students or a course, that comes after the first half.

Examples:

  • The second half of the class will have a different teacher.
  • We will have a break during the second half of the class.

Alternatives:

  • the latter part of the class
  • the latter half of the class
  • the latter portion of the class
  • the latter half of the students
  • the latter part of the students
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The second half of class' refers to a specific portion of a class session, while 'the second half of the class' refers to a specific portion of the entire class group.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

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