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MeggPhaggSioux Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Ethic(s)
"He has questionable business ethic(s)."
"His life has been guided by (a Christian ethic)/(Christian ethics)."
When should I use the singular form or the plural form of "ethic"?
"His life has been guided by (a Christian ethic)/(Christian ethics)."
When should I use the singular form or the plural form of "ethic"?
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business ethic s Christian ethic s The singular form ' ethic ' can be used when the noun is countable . Also, there is the singular noun ' work ethic '.
- business ethic s Christian ethic s The singular form ' ethic ' can be used when the noun is countable .
- Also, there is the singular noun ' work ethic '.
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business ethics
Christian ethics
The singular form 'ethic' can be used when the noun is countable.
Also, there is the singular noun 'work ethic'.
Christian ethics
The singular form 'ethic' can be used when the noun is countable.
Also, there is the singular noun 'work ethic'.
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(Excuse the religious references)
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/03/opinion/dont-fear-islamic-law-in-america.html
"America’s exceptionalism has always been its ability to transform itself — economically, culturally and religiously. In the 20th century, we t
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/03/opinion/dont-fear-islamic-law-in-america.html
"America’s exceptionalism has always been its ability to transform itself — economically, culturally and religiously. In the 20th century, we t
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Hi,
It's often hard to find a difference between these terms.
But here are a few comments.
ethic - is usually used to refer to an identifiable and complete set of moral principles,
eg
It's often hard to find a difference between these terms.
But here are a few comments.
ethic - is usually used to refer to an identifiable and complete set of moral principles,
eg
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