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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Are both 'action and actions' correct? If so, what is the difference?

Take the necessary action/actions.
  

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Anonymous Are both 'action and actions' correct? Yes. Anonymous If so, what is the difference?

  • Anonymous Are both 'action and actions' correct?
  • Yes.
  • Anonymous If so, what is the difference?
  • It depends on the number of actions, though 'action' can be used uncountably.
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AnonymousAre both 'action and actions' correct?
Yes.
AnonymousIf so, what is the difference?
It depends on the number of actions, though 'action' can be used uncountably.
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Mister MicawberYes.
Great. Thanks for responding, teacher.
Mister MicawberIt depends on the number of actions, though 'action' can be used uncountably.
I see. So although ‘actions’ convey a number of actions, can the non-count ‘action' be used for a number of actions in general as well?

In other words, are non coun
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AnonymousIn other words, are non counts used for a number of things as one of their functions maybe?
Yes, that can happen.
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Mister MicawberYes, that can happen.
Got it. Thanks a lot again.

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