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Edmacey Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Sports and leisure or sport and leisure
I am trying to write my cv and would like to include the phrase 'sport and leisure sector' in it, however my lecturers have always referred to it as 'sports and leisure' pluralising sports. This seems wrong to me but I can't quite put my finger on why. Which is correct? Thanks Ed
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You have more serious problems. 'Sector' is the wrong word; I suppose you mean 'section', but that too should be omitted from the heading. 'Leisure' is not a good word at all to enter on a CV, which should relate to business-- even the leisure activities.
- You have more serious problems.
- 'Sector' is the wrong word; I suppose you mean 'section', but that too should be omitted from the heading.
- 'Leisure' is not a good word at all to enter on a CV, which should relate to business-- even the leisure activities.
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- )-- and include only items which may relate to your abilities to handle the job applied for.
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You have more serious problems. 'Sector' is the wrong word; I suppose you mean 'section', but that too should be omitted from the heading. 'Leisure' is not a good word at all to enter on a CV, which should relate to business-- even the leisure activities.
I suggest you include a BRIEF section at the bottom entitled 'Personal Interests'-- to include sports and hobbies (e.g.
You have more serious problems. 'Sector' is the wrong word; I suppose you mean 'section', but that too should be omitted from the heading. 'Leisure' is not a good word at all to enter on a CV, which should relate to business-- even the leisure activities.
I suggest you include a BRIEF section at the bottom entitled 'Personal Interests'-- to include sports and hobbies (e.g.
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Thanks, I might have muddled things by mentioning my cv. Sports and Leisure is a business sector for which the things I have studied will be utilised as in: This product can be used in the retail, entertainment and sport and leisure sector.
Rather than a list of my personal interests. So should it be Sports and Leisure or Sport and Leisure? Thanks Ed.
Rather than a list of my personal interests. So should it be Sports and Leisure or Sport and Leisure? Thanks Ed.
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Hi Ed
It is common to hear people say: "Sports Sector" In the United States. But we say "Sport Sector" in Europe. So, both are correct.
Cheers,
It is common to hear people say: "Sports Sector" In the United States. But we say "Sport Sector" in Europe. So, both are correct.
Cheers,
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Another remark, pal:
The uncountable use of sport is British English only (e.g. There's too much sport on TV). In American English, the plural sports is used (e.g. He likes watching sports on TV).
Hope this helps!
Cheers
The uncountable use of sport is British English only (e.g. There's too much sport on TV). In American English, the plural sports is used (e.g. He likes watching sports on TV).
Hope this helps!
Cheers
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This is a CV for job, right? Then use what I told you: Personal Interests.
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This is a CV for job, right? Then use what I told you: Personal Interests.
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renan torres-riveroThe uncountable use of sport is British English only (e.g. There's too much sport on TV). In American English, the plural sports is used (e.g. He likes watching sports on TV).
There's too much sport on TV. (British English)
What's the American version of the above sentence? Too much sports? too many sports?
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Either is possible. I'd say, 'There's too much sports', as it is one genre of TV fare.
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Either is possible. I'd say, 'There's too much sports', as it is one genre of TV fare.
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