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Grammar
Singular noun or plural noun?
which sentence is the correct one?I am at the Emperor's service or I am at the Emperor's services?Explain to me which one is correct and why that one is the correct answer .thank you very much
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Hi, at someone's service is the standard phrase. 'Service' here is used in a general sense, as an uncountable noun. Clive
- Hi, at someone's service is the standard phrase.
- 'Service' here is used in a general sense, as an uncountable noun.
- Clive
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Hi,
at someone's service is the standard phrase.
'Service' here is used in a general sense, as an uncountable noun.
Clive
at someone's service is the standard phrase.
'Service' here is used in a general sense, as an uncountable noun.
Clive
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Hi,
why it is uncountable?.why cant be services?
For the same reason we usually say 'water' and not 'waters', 'fruit' and not 'fruits', 'happiness' and not 'happinesses'.
Clive
why it is uncountable?.why cant be services?
For the same reason we usually say 'water' and not 'waters', 'fruit' and not 'fruits', 'happiness' and not 'happinesses'.
Clive
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Hi,
Consider this example.
In a restaurant, the waiters perform many small services for the customers.
eg They fetch the menus quickly.They bring the food when it's hot. They pour the wine carefully. etc.
But when we speak generally, we don't say 'The services in that restaurant are good'.
We say 'The service
Consider this example.
In a restaurant, the waiters perform many small services for the customers.
eg They fetch the menus quickly.They bring the food when it's hot. They pour the wine carefully. etc.
But when we speak generally, we don't say 'The services in that restaurant are good'.
We say 'The service
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actually i really cannot understand Clive.First and foremost,what you mean when we speak generally?And how can i know when i can add 's' at the back or fowrd.Example,you say 'The service in that restaurant is good'.Why 's' is not added on the back of service.Can you give detail explanation or tell me what type of sentence/topic is that so that i can go and study.Thanks
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Hi,
Look for some grammar discussions about countable and uncountable nouns, and in particular read the part where they discuss nouns that can be both countable or uncountable depending on how you use them.
Clive
Look for some grammar discussions about countable and uncountable nouns, and in particular read the part where they discuss nouns that can be both countable or uncountable depending on how you use them.
Clive
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Sorry to disturb you Clive.I have checked the countable and uncountable noun.Just this want i cannot understand.Can you teach me because i beleive you can explain more in detail.In this post you wrote standard phase.What this mean?When suppose should i know when the sentence the noun 'servic'e need to add 's' or not.Please help me Clive.If you think cannot explain,can you put this subject to othe
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Hi,
Sorry to disturb you Clive.I have checked the countable and uncountable noun.Just this want i cannot understand.Can you teach me because i beleive you can explain more in detail.In this post you wrote standard phase.What this mean?
It means that everybody says 'I am at your service'. Nobody says 'I am at your services'.
When suppose should i know wh
Sorry to disturb you Clive.I have checked the countable and uncountable noun.Just this want i cannot understand.Can you teach me because i beleive you can explain more in detail.In this post you wrote standard phase.What this mean?
It means that everybody says 'I am at your service'. Nobody says 'I am at your services'.
When suppose should i know wh
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