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Ter Posted 19 years ago
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all motion stops?

"all motions stop."
"all motion stops."

which one is correct? I don't know whether I should put motion as plural after "all", or not? can motion be plural?

thanks.
  

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" which one is correct? I don't know whether I should put motion as plural after "all", or not? Really, it depends on the context.

  • " which one is correct?
  • I don't know whether I should put motion as plural after "all", or not?
  • Really, it depends on the context.
  • Would you like to write and post a few sentences for us to check for you?
  • can motion be plural?
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Hi,

"all motions stop."
"all motion stops."

which one is correct? I don't know whether I should put motion as plural after "all", or not?
Really, it depends on the context. Would you like to write and post a few sentences for us to check for you?

can motion be plural? Yes, it can.


Best wishes, Cl
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"motion".

"motions" has a physiological meaning.
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"Two people are lifting a table while three other are hanging a banner above. A group of girls sit folding paper cranes and in the centre of the room, two men are arguing heatedly. When the little boy walks through the front door, all motions stop."

so when is motion singular?

thanks for answering.
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Hi,

"Two people are lifting a table while three other are hanging a banner above. A group of girls sit folding paper cranes and in the centre of the room, two men are arguing heatedly. When the little boy walks through the front door, all motions stop."

so when is motion singular?

The word 'motion' sounds awkward to me in this sentenc

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