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Gori Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
Singular or plural in generalization (#2)?
When I refer the terms "manager" and "shop" as generic nouns in the examples below, can I use either case (1. or 2.) despite the plural subject? Is the example 1. below grammatically wrong?
1. They can be a manager of a shop.
2. They can be managers of shops.
1. They can be a manager of a shop.
2. They can be managers of shops.
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They are both OK, though I prefer ' shop managers ' for conciseness and concord.
- They are both OK, though I prefer ' shop managers ' for conciseness and concord.
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They are both OK, though I prefer 'shop managers' for conciseness and concord.
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Thank you for your quick response to my question!
I see, either case is right. Is it correct?
Thank you for your advice and help.
I see, either case is right. Is it correct?
Thank you for your advice and help.
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