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Is it incorrect to refer to a set of things by using the singular form of the objects it contains? [duplicate]
I'm sorry I couldn't word that better, the following example will hopefully clarify:
As you can see, the teacher refered to the bank of words as "word bank", as opposed to "words bank". Which one ...
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Difference between “zeros” and “zeroes” [duplicate]
Are there any differences between “zeros” and “zeroes”? Is any of them more correct, more often used, more modern? Are there differences e.g. between British English and American English in the usage ...
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Can the word “personnel” ever be singular? [closed]
Can personnel be used in reference to a single person? See the example below:
Testing must take place by a qualified personnel other than the requestor.
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“I worked in a chemists” vs “I worked in a chemist's” vs “I worked in a chemist”? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Store names & possessive
What is the correct grammar for saying that I worked for a chemists (that is, a shop that sells medicine)?
Is it
I worked in a chemist
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When to use the plural of “nature”?
Someone told me that the word nature should not be plural in my sentence. I would argue, however, that it is obvious that it requires an "s". The problematic sentence is as follow:
We must exploit ...
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Is it correct to use the word 'etiquettes' for plural?
One of my friends argues with me that the plural for etiquette is etiquettes and for fish it is fishes. I was taught since ever that etiquette is plural as fish does. To support his statement he ...
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What is the proper plural of “a series”? [closed]
In math, we use the term series a lot, and there are many types of series.
How should I craft my sentence when I have three different ones in mind to talk about? Should I settle down for a less ...
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If I can say “videos”, can I also say “audios”?
Audio and video seem to me very similar words by usage. I often hear the plural form for video, but is there a plural form for audio? Can I say audios? I've never heard it being used.
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What is the difference between “little” and “a little”?
I would like to know how these two words differ in usage. Which one is singular? Which one is plural? I would greatly appreciate if you could provide me with a sample usage of these phrases.
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Using “skies” instead of “sky”
Why do people use "skies" instead of "sky" (when, indeed, we only have one sky)?
Reach for the sky/skies!
and
I'm glad to finally see some blue skies.
I'm glad to finally see a blue ...
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Damage vs. Damages
The word damage is non-count and its plural turns into a different definition (court-awarded money). Am I incorrect in thinking that damages can also be used to indicate various types/kinds of damage? ...
