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TeacherJapan Posted 10 years ago
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1) One purpose of learning another language is to learn about the way(s) it's speakers think and live.
2) One purpose of learning another language is to understand the thoughts and way(s) of life of its speaker.
2) One purpose of learning another language is to understand the thoughts and way(s) of life of its speaker.
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In sentence #1, you can use "ways" because the thoughts and practices can be many. Note: use the possessive "its" and not the contraction "it's" [it is] here. " "Ways of life" would be rare.
- In sentence #1, you can use "ways" because the thoughts and practices can be many.
- Note: use the possessive "its" and not the contraction "it's" [it is] here.
- " "Ways of life" would be rare.
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In sentence #1, you can use "ways" because the thoughts and practices can be many.
Note: use the possessive "its" and not the contraction "it's" [it is] here.
In sentence #2, use "way" because you are talking about a unified "way of life." The common phrase is always "way of life." "Ways of life" would be rare.
Note: use the possessive "its" and not the contraction "it's" [it is] here.
In sentence #2, use "way" because you are talking about a unified "way of life." The common phrase is always "way of life." "Ways of life" would be rare.
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It's very helpful:)0
Oh, then as for (2), is it better to use "the thought" instead of the "thoughts?"
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As to thought vs thoughts, it depends on what you want to say.
If you are talking about different ideas or messages that a speaker might have, stick with "thoughts."
What are your thoughts on this matter? (What different ideas do you have?)
However, if you are talking about a single approach, use "thought."
What was the committee's thought about this issue? (What was the con
If you are talking about different ideas or messages that a speaker might have, stick with "thoughts."
What are your thoughts on this matter? (What different ideas do you have?)
However, if you are talking about a single approach, use "thought."
What was the committee's thought about this issue? (What was the con
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