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Joseph A Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Adult

Hello everyone,

Can the word "adult" be used as follows?

1. They are adult.

2. They are an adult.

3. They are adults.

3. You are an adult.

Regards,

JA

  

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Can the word "adult" be used as follows? 1. They are adult.

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  • Can the word "adult" be used as follows?
  • 1.
  • They are adult.
  • You'd need to say eg They are adult in their behaviour.
  • In other words, you need a context that makes it clear you are using 'adult' as an adjective.
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Can the word "adult" be used as follows?

1. They are adult. You'd need to say eg They are adult in their behaviour. In other words, you need a context that makes it clear you are using 'adult' as an adjective.

2. They are an adult. No

3. They are adults. Yes

3. You are an adult. Yes

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