Hair vs hairs
Examine the following sentences:
1. Hair on different parts of body are given different names.
2. Hairs on different parts of body are given different names.
3. Hair on different parts of body is given different names.
Which one needs modification? Explanation please.
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Top answer
All 3 need modification, because you need to say 'parts of the body'. The word 'hair' is singular when you are referring to all of a person's hair, so #1 is wrong and #3 is right. When you refer to 'hairs', it sounds like you are talking about individual hairs, eg I have 6 hairs on my almost-bald head, and each of the 6 has a different name.
- All 3 need modification, because you need to say 'parts of the body'.
- The word 'hair' is singular when you are referring to all of a person's hair, so #1 is wrong and #3 is right.
- When you refer to 'hairs', it sounds like you are talking about individual hairs, eg I have 6 hairs on my almost-bald head, and each of the 6 has a different name.
- This sounds silly,and so does #2.
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All 3 need modification, because you need to say 'parts of the body'.
The word 'hair' is singular when you are referring to all of a person's hair, so #1 is wrong and #3 is right.
When you refer to 'hairs', it sounds like you are talking about individual hairs, eg I have 6 hairs on my almost-bald head, and each of the 6 has a different name. This sounds silly,and so does #
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