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Dflute Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
Criteria/criterion
If I use the plural criteria, which of the questions below are correct?
What criteria are used to determine a pay range for a job?
What criteria is used to determine a pay range for a job?
What criteria are used to determine a pay range for a job?
What criteria is used to determine a pay range for a job?
Top answer
A Merriam-Webster search indicates that it is acceptable for criteria to be treated as singular. Incidentally, you can get a Mirriam-Webster tool bar to go onto your screen and it is free.
- A Merriam-Webster search indicates that it is acceptable for criteria to be treated as singular.
- Incidentally, you can get a Mirriam-Webster tool bar to go onto your screen and it is free.
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A Merriam-Webster search indicates that it is acceptable for criteria to be treated as singular. Incidentally, you can get a Mirriam-Webster tool bar to go onto your screen and it is free.
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Thank you. I thought I was correct in treating criteria as singular but was having trouble with finding support for my position. I appreciate your response and the info. about Merriam-Webster.
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