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Bebop Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

number vs numbers

Do you say:

Did you ask for their number?

VS

Did you ask for their numbers?

Are both OK
  

Top answer

By "number" do you mean "telephone number"? If they share a number, use the singular. If they each have a different number, use the plural.

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  • By "number" do you mean "telephone number"?
  • If they share a number, use the singular.
  • If they each have a different number, use the plural.
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By "number" do you mean "telephone number"?

If they share a number, use the singular. If they each have a different number, use the plural.
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