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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
candy/candies
My son took at grammar test in the 6th grade in the United States. He lost points because he chose I got a bunch of candy for Halloween instead of I got a bunch of candies for Halloween.
I am a teacher and I chose the first one, too. Which is correct? Should he have lost points for that one?
I am a teacher and I chose the first one, too. Which is correct? Should he have lost points for that one?
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I believe that the word is more often used as a non-countable noun. I'm with you and your son. That being said, it seems to be an odd choice to put on a test.
- I believe that the word is more often used as a non-countable noun.
- I'm with you and your son.
- That being said, it seems to be an odd choice to put on a test.
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I believe that the word is more often used as a non-countable noun. I'm with you and your son. That being said, it seems to be an odd choice to put on a test.
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Hi.
I think 'candy' can be used as a countable noun when you want to refer to pieces of candy. I guess that's what your son's teacher had in mind.
I think 'candy' can be used as a countable noun when you want to refer to pieces of candy. I guess that's what your son's teacher had in mind.
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NikooHi. I think 'candy' can be used as a countable noun when you want to refer to pieces of candy. I guess that's what your son's teacher had in mind.But that isn't what the teacher put on the test. The teacher was careless and should have realized the mistake if it was brought to his or her attention.
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