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Taruns1008 Posted 11 years ago
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#1 I bought four dozen mangoes.
#2 I bought four dozens of mangoes.
#3 I bought four dozen of mangoes.
Which one is correct? And what if use "several" instead of "four"? does it change the rule?
#2 I bought four dozens of mangoes.
#3 I bought four dozen of mangoes.
Which one is correct? And what if use "several" instead of "four"? does it change the rule?
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If you enumerate the multiples of twelve, use the singular and no prepositon: "I bought four dozen (or several dozen) mangoes." If you don't, use the plural: "I bought dozens of mangoes."
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