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Hotmale Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Children's personality

Can you kindly tell me whether plural is needed in this sentence?

"Children's personality is/personalities are shaped by their upbringing."

Thank you
  

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Yes, plural.

— Clive

  • Yes, plural.
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Aha, and is it the same for "abilities"?

Children's abilities
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I wouldn't say singular is wrong in these cases, but I prefer plural.
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I am right in thinking that you prefer "plural" with "abilities" but in case of "personality" plural is obligatory?
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Hotmale:

I am right in thinking that you prefer "plural" with "abilities" yes


but in case of "personality" plural is obligatory? I wouldn't say 'obligatory'. I'd say 'strongly prefer'.
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