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Lucus Ong Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

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How about saying that?

A girl is afraid of cockroaches.(common girls)
Girls are afraid os a cockroach.
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If you want to make a general statement about all girls, then you should use the plural form of both nouns: - Girls are afraid of cockroaches.

  • If you want to make a general statement about all girls, then you should use the plural form of both nouns: - Girls are afraid of cockroaches.
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If you want to make a general statement about all girls, then you should use the plural form of both nouns:

- Girls are afraid of cockroaches.
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I believe that with a preposition it becomes more specific, whereas without a preposition it becomes more of a general statement.
Vctory OngHow about saying that?

A girl is afraid of cockroaches.(common girls)
Girls are afraid os a cockroach.
Many Thank in Advance

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