Your English writing platform
Free sign upThe phrase "a point and a" is not complete and lacks context, making it difficult to determine its correctness in written English.
It could be used in contexts where you are listing or discussing multiple items or concepts, but it needs to be followed by additional information to be meaningful.
Example: "In our discussion, we need to address a point and a counterpoint to ensure a balanced view."
Alternatives: "a point and a counterpoint" or "a point and a detail".
Exact(58)
In the first quarter this year GM's share of cars and light trucks was 29%, off a point and a half from a year ago.
Rusudan Goletiani was third, a point and a half behind.
And the fees that you're paying are a point, a point and a half, two points.
That's likely to shave a point and a half off the GDP.
The vote often "reflects somebody making a point, and a senator's position is reactive, not proactive.
A tie is worth half a point, and a loss zero.
"John Green's books all have a point and a lesson," Skurnick said.
I'm proud to tell you today that disparity is less than a point and a half.
And it is indeed his best: imagine Bill Bryson with a point, and a message.
But it's Meg who drives home a point, and a melody, most clearly.
Similar(1)
But they're better than they were immediately after Denver; he's gained back one percentage point, or perhaps a point-and-a-half, of what he lost.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com