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SmilyCat Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Skills
"His writing skill is poor."
"His writing skills are poor."
Should "skill" be singular or plural?
"His writing skills are poor."
Should "skill" be singular or plural?
Top answer
I has to be singular.
- I has to be singular.
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Hi,
Usually, it is writing skills, but I would not consider the singular version to be wrong; it is just less common.
Regards
Usually, it is writing skills, but I would not consider the singular version to be wrong; it is just less common.
Regards
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Hi,
Both are correct.
If you think writing involves one skill, use singular.
If you thinking writing involves more than one skill, use plural.
Clive
Both are correct.
If you think writing involves one skill, use singular.
If you thinking writing involves more than one skill, use plural.
Clive
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Hi,
in this matter. It's merely a question of what sounds more natural, usual—that's all. In p
CliveBoth are correct.If you think writing involves one skill, use singular. If you thinking writing involves more than one skill, use plural.Sorry, but I don't understand what you mean by saying if you think... I don't think it matters what one thinks
in this matter. It's merely a question of what sounds more natural, usual—that's all. In p
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