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Jackson6612 Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

skill practice

Question 1:

The noun phrase skill practice mean the same as practice of skill. I have observed that most noun phrases such as skill practice can be used both in singular or plural sense. Would it be wrong to use skills practice? If it is not, then would there be any difference in meaning between skill practice and skills practice?

Question 2:

Is the following sentence correct?
I have observed that most noun phrases such as skill practice can be used both in singular or plural sense.
  

Top answer

Hi Jackson, I usually see "skill(s) practice" as the title of an exercise rather than as part of a sentence. As a title, if you choose to emphasize that multiple skills are involved, the plural is fine. In a sentence, the context would help you make your choice, as would the particular point you want to stress.

  • Hi Jackson, I usually see "skill(s) practice" as the title of an exercise rather than as part of a sentence.
  • As a title, if you choose to emphasize that multiple skills are involved, the plural is fine.
  • In a sentence, the context would help you make your choice, as would the particular point you want to stress.
  • They generally mean the same thing.
  • Your skill at your job is the sum of the various skills needed to do the work.
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Hi Jackson,

I usually see "skill(s) practice" as the title of an exercise rather than as part of a sentence. As a title, if you choose to emphasize that multiple skills are involved, the plural is fine. In a sentence, the context would help you make your choice, as would the particular point you want to stress.

They generally mean the same thing. Your skill at your job is the s

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