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Jewstin Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Do I need to pluralize the word effect in my sentence?
An evaluation of the effects of coffee on young adults.
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An evaluation of the effect of coffee on young adults.
I noticed that when I looked up scholarly articles related to this topic, some used effect and others used effects. Which one is more formal?
Thanks!
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An evaluation of the effect of coffee on young adults.
I noticed that when I looked up scholarly articles related to this topic, some used effect and others used effects. Which one is more formal?
Thanks!
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It depends on what you wish to emphasize: that there is an overall effect or a number of specific effects that you are going to discuss.
- It depends on what you wish to emphasize: that there is an overall effect or a number of specific effects that you are going to discuss.
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It depends on what you wish to emphasize: that there is an overall effect or a number of specific effects that you are going to discuss.
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