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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
'Criteria' in a sentence
Since the definition of 'criterion' is 'a standard that is used for judging something' is it correct to say:
The criteria used to judge is as follows:
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The criteria for judging X is as follows:
or
The criteria for X is as follows:
Thanks
The criteria used to judge is as follows:
or
The criteria for judging X is as follows:
or
The criteria for X is as follows:
Thanks
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Criteria is often used as a singular noun. I continue to consider it the plural form of 'criterion'. I would use are in all three examples.
- Criteria is often used as a singular noun.
- I continue to consider it the plural form of 'criterion'.
- I would use are in all three examples.
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Criteria is often used as a singular noun. I continue to consider it the plural form of 'criterion'. I would use are in all three examples.
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