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"OR" Conjunction - Plural or Singular?
Is it...
Directions from to 10 or 50 Freeway
or
Directions from the 10 or 50 Freeways
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Directions from to 10 or 50 Freeway
or
Directions from the 10 or 50 Freeways
Thank you!
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The singular is traditionally called for with 'or', and the plural with 'and', as long as only one of each exists: 'I'll have a red or orange balloon' (I can only have one). 'I like red or orange balloons' (the number is unlimited).
- The singular is traditionally called for with 'or', and the plural with 'and', as long as only one of each exists: 'I'll have a red or orange balloon' (I can only have one).
- 'I like red or orange balloons' (the number is unlimited).
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The singular is traditionally called for with 'or', and the plural with 'and', as long as only one of each exists:
'I'll have a red or orange balloon' (I can only have one).
'I like red or orange balloons' (the number is unlimited).
'I'll have a red or orange balloon' (I can only have one).
'I like red or orange balloons' (the number is unlimited).
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