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Tamguatlay Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Should it be "finish" or "finishes"?

Though the basic structure of the building interior is made of robust steel, the building exterior and interior finish / finishes are constructed entirely of wood.

Should it be "finish" or "finishes"?

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If the interior and exterior finishes are considered all part of the same thing then it would be "finish". If they are considered separate things then "finishes". I don't think it's necessary to repeat "building".

— GPY

  • If the interior and exterior finishes are considered all part of the same thing then it would be "finish".
  • If they are considered separate things then "finishes".
  • I don't think it's necessary to repeat "building".
  • I wonder about "the basic structure of the building interior is made of robust steel".
  • When used in a building, steel is usually used for the framework, which is not normally considered the "interior".
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If the interior and exterior finishes are considered all part of the same thing then it would be "finish". If they are considered separate things then "finishes".

I don't think it's necessary to repeat "building".

I wonder about "the basic structure of the building interior is made of robust steel". When used in a building, steel is usually used for the framework, which is not no
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Thanks, GPY.

Though the basic structure of the building interior is made of robust steel, the building exterior and interior finish is / are constructed entirely of wood.

If "finish" is the word I use, should I use "is' or "are"? I'm not sure because of the word "and".
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