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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

does drip imply drops?

Hello Teachers,

When using drips, can you also use drops?

I was staring at the drops drip from the crack in the ceiling.

Thanks in advance
  

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Drop means a small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a more or less spherical mass; a liquid globule and drip means the act of falling . I was staring at the drops drip from the crack in the ceiling. So the sentence is correct according to my understanding

  • Drop means a small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a more or less spherical mass; a liquid globule and drip means the act of falling .
  • I was staring at the drops drip from the crack in the ceiling.
  • So the sentence is correct according to my understanding
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Drop means a small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a more or less

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