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Futchan Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Singular or Plural
The following two sentences I heard from my native english speaking friend.
1.) three types of car - don't use cars in this case
2.) three groups of people -- yes, the plural forms of person should be used.
I have no ideas why a plural form of cars can't be used here?
Any clue?
1.) three types of car - don't use cars in this case
2.) three groups of people -- yes, the plural forms of person should be used.
I have no ideas why a plural form of cars can't be used here?
Any clue?
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Welcome to the English Forums, futchan! When kind s / type s / group s of, etc . is followed by a countable noun, it must always be plural.
- Welcome to the English Forums, futchan!
- When kind s / type s / group s of, etc .
- is followed by a countable noun, it must always be plural.
- You need cars .
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Welcome to the English Forums, futchan!
When kinds / types / groups of, etc. is followed by a countable noun, it must always be plural. You need cars.
When kinds / types / groups of, etc. is followed by a countable noun, it must always be plural. You need cars.
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futchanthree types of car - don't use cars in this caseDon't use 'cars'? I can't imagine why you got this advice. 'cars' is fine.
CJ
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