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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Plural/singular

Could you please tell me when to use the singular/plural ?

Is there a complaint yet?

Is there any complaint yet?
Are there any complaints yet?

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Anonymous Could you please tell me when to use the singular/plural ? Unless you specifically expect just one, native speakers normally use the plural: Are there any complaints yet? Do you have any carrots in the refrigerator?

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous Could you please tell me when to use the singular/plural ?
  • Unless you specifically expect just one, native speakers normally use the plural: Are there any complaints yet?
  • Do you have any carrots in the refrigerator?
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AnonymousCould you please tell me when to use the singular/plural ?
Unless you specifically expect just one, native speakers normally use the plural:

Are there any complaints yet?
Do you have any carrots in the refrigerator?
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All three are possible, but the third is the one you are most likely to encounter.
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