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Palinkasocsi Posted 17 years ago
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Show skill/skills on the dancefloor

Dear Friends,

If you are a good dancer, do you show skill or skills on the dancefloor?

He shows skill/skills on the dancefloor.

Thanks a lot.

Palinkasocsi

PS: Clive! I think you should know this. Emotion: dance
  

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Either singular or plural works here. Skills in the plural refers to different specific moves (dips, twirls, lifts, dance steps). Skill in the singular refers to his ability or proficiency.

  • Either singular or plural works here.
  • Skills in the plural refers to different specific moves (dips, twirls, lifts, dance steps).
  • Skill in the singular refers to his ability or proficiency.
  • He shows (off) his skill on the dance floor.
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Either singular or plural works here.

Skills in the plural refers to different specific moves (dips, twirls, lifts, dance steps). Skill in the singular refers to his ability or proficiency.

He shows (off) his skill on the dance floor.
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Thanks AlpheccaStars.

Palinkasocsi

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