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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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crimes
The poor are always blamed for crimes/criminal activities.
Which is better? Is there any difference?
Thanks.
Which is better? Is there any difference?
Thanks.
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The poor are always blamed for crime s /criminal activities. I would use the singular, crime, when talking generally. Both work for me.
- The poor are always blamed for crime s /criminal activities.
- I would use the singular, crime, when talking generally.
- Both work for me.
- Criminal activities could also involve the planning of a crime, as well as carrying out the crime.
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The poor are always blamed for crimes/criminal activities.
I would use the singular, crime, when talking generally.
Both work for me.
Criminal activities could also involve the planning of a crime, as well as carrying out the crime.
I would use the singular, crime, when talking generally.
Both work for me.
Criminal activities could also involve the planning of a crime, as well as carrying out the crime.
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