"Any / Every suggestions..." " will / would"

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I wonder which one is correct. 'Any suggestion(s)Should there be a 's' here?  will be appreciated' , 'Every suggestion will be appreciated' or 'Every/Any suggestions would be appreciated' ?  Thank you.Best wishes,PBF

Spectacled-Girl · Accepted Answer

PeaceblinkfriendI wonder which one is correct. 'Any suggestion(s)^{Should there be a 's' here?} (Not really. I think you can choose whether you want to put a 's'. Any suggestion = 1 suggestion; Any suggestions = More than 1 suggestion. But frankly speaking, people will usually put an 's' because more suggestions are always better than 1 suggestion. )will be appreciated' , 'Every suggestion will be appreciated' or 'Every/Any suggestions would be appreciated' ?

Any suggestions = You mean that you will accept any suggestions.

Every suggestions = You mean that you will accept every suggestions. About this, I don't think saying 'Every suggestions will be apprectiated' would be appropriate because one would definitely accept all, every single suggestions, so that goes without saying. But then 'Every suggestions would be appreciated' could also be used.

Note: Mostly people would say 'Any suggestions would be appreciated'. There is no right or wrong between 'Any' or 'Every' suggestions.

Thank you.

Best wishes,

PBF

Yankee · Answer

Hi PBF

I might use "any suggestion", for example, if people have (so far) been reluctant to make suggestions at all. Maybe people are afraid you won't like their suggestion or think their suggestion might sound a bit stupid. So, saying "any suggestion" here indicates "every single suggestion, no matter which one or what kind".

Sorry, I don't have time to write more at the moment.

Note:
You say "every suggestion" and "all suggestions".

Spectacled-Girl · Answer

Hi Yankee,

May I know why there is no 's' after for 'Any suggestion'?

Thanks.

Kooyeen · Answer

Spectacled-GirlMay I know why there is no 's' after for 'Any suggestion'?

Hi,
when "any" means "any one, it doesn't matter which", it is followed by a singular noun.
Any mathematician would be able to solve that simple problem.
With that meaning, it is often used in positive sentences. I don't think you can use a plural noun in those cases...

Yankee · Answer

Hi SG

I gave an example of when (in what sort of context) I might use "any suggestion".
It is possible to use "any suggestions" or "any suggestion". It depends on the broader context and what you want to stress.
But I'd like to point out that you cannot say "every suggestions". That would always be grammatically incorrect. You can only say "every suggestion".

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Hi PBF

Sometimes people say both words: "I will appreciate any and every suggestion."

Spectacled-Girl · Answer

Now I understand. Thanks Yankee. <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/5.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/5.gif' alt='Emotion: wink'/>

Peaceblinkfriend · Answer

YankeeHi SG

I gave an example of when (in what sort of context) I might use "any suggestion".
It is possible to use "any suggestions" or "any suggestion". It depends on the broader context and what you want to stress.
But I'd like to point out that you cannot say "every suggestions". That would always be grammatically incorrect. You can only say "every suggestion".

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Hi PBF

Sometimes people say both words: "I will appreciate any and every suggestion."

Thanks for answering my question, Yankee.

I understand that it is possible to use 'any suggestions' or 'any suggestion' now but could you give me some examples as to when to use which, please?

Thank you again.

Best wishes,

PBF

Yankee · Answer

Hi PBF

I hope the following sentences help:

Any suggestion he might give you will be a bad one. (i.e. "I predict that every single suggestion from him will be bad, no matter what." --> This stresses the fact that there will not be even one single suggestion that is good. Without exception, all of his suggestions will be bad.)

I'm at a total loss. At this point, any suggestion at all will be helpful. (i.e. Maybe I need help desperately, and have already asked repeatedly for suggestions. Now I'm indicating that I don't care whether you think your suggestion is "good" or "bad" -- I need at least one suggestion to get me going -- no matter what the suggestion might be.)

If you have any suggestions, I would like to hear them. (Refers to one or more suggestions. --> This is a common format.)

I don't have any suggestions. ("I don't have one or more suggestions." --> This is the most common format.)

Do you have any suggestions? ("Do you have one or more suggestions?" --> This is the most common format.)

New2grammar · Answer

In the context where everyone in a meeting is quiet, five minutes later I say "We don't have any suggestion". Is this correct as my intention is to emphasize we do not have even one single suggestion?

Thanks!

Yankee · Answer

Hi N2G

I'd probably say this:
Doesn't anyone have a suggestion?

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