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Yoong Liat Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

near vs facing extinction

Many panda enthusiasts are not much concerned about the fact the species are facing extinction.

Many panda enthusiasts are not much concerned about the fact the species are near extinction.

Which is the correct sentence?
  

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Both are correct. CJ

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Both are correct.

CJ
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Hi guys,

To my mind, 'facing' makes extinction sound a little bit more inevitable than 'near'.

In this context, I'd say 'the species is', not 'the species are'.

Best wishes, Clive
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CliveTo my mind, 'facing' makes extinction sound a little bit more inevitable than 'near'.
I agree.
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Clive wrote: In this context, I'd say 'the species is', not 'the species are'.

I agree. It should be 'species is'.
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Just to clarify: "species" is the plural of "species", so e.g. "both species are facing extinction" would be ok.

MrP
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MrPedanticJust to clarify: "species" is the plural of "species", so e.g. "both species are facing extinction" would be ok.

MrP

species is both the singular and plural form: Pandas are an endangered species. There are many species of trees.
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