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Omar Ahmed Posted 8 years ago
Grammar
OK or not?
Is it OK to say, "The youth are the nerve of life"?
I would appreciate it if you answered my question.
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I prefer to clarify whether the word 'youth' is the singular word for a young person, or a collective noun. Although likely acceptable as written, 'youth of today' would sound better to my ear. The word 'are' clarifies that your noun is plural, making it acceptable.
- I prefer to clarify whether the word 'youth' is the singular word for a young person, or a collective noun.
- Although likely acceptable as written, 'youth of today' would sound better to my ear.
- The word 'are' clarifies that your noun is plural, making it acceptable.
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I prefer to clarify whether the word 'youth' is the singular word for a young person, or a collective noun. Although likely acceptable as written, 'youth of today' would sound better to my ear. The word 'are' clarifies that your noun is plural, making it acceptable.
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