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J Lin Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
singular or plural?
People with cardiac problems should consult their (physician/physicians) before using them.
Strap closures with metal pin (clip/clips)
Strap closures with metal pin (clip/clips)
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Please give more context. Here is an example: Wearing a girdle puts extra stress on the heart. People with cardiac problems should consult their physician before wearing one.
- Please give more context.
- Here is an example: Wearing a girdle puts extra stress on the heart.
- People with cardiac problems should consult their physician before wearing one.
- This girdle has strap closures with metal pin clips for a smooth fit over the torso.
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Please give more context. Here is an example:
Wearing a girdle puts extra stress on the heart.
People with cardiac problems should consult their physician before wearing one.
This girdle has strap closures with metal pin clips for a smooth fit over the torso.
Wearing a girdle puts extra stress on the heart.
People with cardiac problems should consult their physician before wearing one.
This girdle has strap closures with metal pin clips for a smooth fit over the torso.
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Why "physician", when you say physician it means just one person, right? But when we say people and their stuff, should the word after their be plural too, like people and their lives, people and their dogs, people and their brains, since people is a plural word. What is the rule here?
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J LinWhy "physician", when you say physician it means just one person, right?Yes, it means one person. In our country a person has one primary doctor (physician) to treat most minor illnesses. If the person has a serious condition, their primary doctor will refer them to a specialist. So a person is likely to consult only one physician for an answer or recom
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