Reason for the difference
Hi. I think for no. 1 both the phrases "the meaning of the following phrases" and "the meanings of the following phrases" are correct, although I think the former is used more often. Now, unlike no. 1, for no. 2, I believe only the phrase "the names of the following people" is correct. If I'm correct, why is that? Thank you in advance for your help.
1. Please write the meaning/meanings of the following phrases on your paper.
2. Please write the names of the following people on your paper.
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Anonymous for no. 1 both the phrases "the meaning of the following phrases" and "the meanings of the following phrases" are correct, Not unless all of the phrases have the same meaning. Anonymous although I think the former is used more often Only by those who are not thinking carefully.
- Anonymous for no.
- 1 both the phrases "the meaning of the following phrases" and "the meanings of the following phrases" are correct, Not unless all of the phrases have the same meaning.
- Anonymous although I think the former is used more often Only by those who are not thinking carefully.
- Anonymous for no.
- 2, I believe only the phrase "the names of the following people" is correct.
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Anonymousfor no. 1 both the phrases "the meaning of the following phrases" and "the meanings of the following phrases" are correct,
Not unless all of the phrases have the same meaning.
Anonymous although I think the former is used more often
Only by those who are not thinking carefully.
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