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Christine Christie Posted 3 years ago
Grammar

Star s

Which is correct?


Star Sirius

or

Sirius Star



And in plural, how should it be said?


Stars Sirius, Canopus and Alpha Centauri are the brighest in the sky.

Or

Sirius, Canopus and Alpha Centauri stars are the brighest in the sky.

  

Top answer

Just say ' Sirius is the brightest star in the sky ', and ' Sirius, Canopus and Alpha Centauri are the brightest stars in the sky.

  • Just say ' Sirius is the brightest star in the sky ', and ' Sirius, Canopus and Alpha Centauri are the brightest stars in the sky.
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Just say 'Sirius is the brightest star in the sky', and 'Sirius, Canopus and Alpha Centauri are the brightest stars in the sky.

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Christine ChristieWhich is correct?Star SiriusorSirius Star

If you need that sort of arrangement, it has to be "the star Sirius" or "Sirius, the star" (note the comma).

Christine ChristieAnd in plural, how should it be said?

Rover's answer is the best way, but if you want the other order, you need the article agai

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