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Aaron1988 Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Student's grievances or student grievances

As title, I'm confused and don't know which one is correct. Thanks for replying.
  

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Both are correct depending on context. g. John's grievences.

  • Both are correct depending on context.
  • g.
  • John's grievences.
  • Student grievances are grievences issued by all students
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Both are correct depending on context.

Student's grievances means e.g. John's grievences.

Student grievances
are grievences issued by all students
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Marius HancuBoth are correct depending on context.

Student's grievances means e.g. John's grievences.

Student grievances
are grievences issued by all students

Why can't it be students grievances instead of student grievances, what are their differences then?
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Usually, the singular is used when using a noun (student) as an adjective/attribute.

student grievances: grievances of the type issued by students, also the grievances of the studentS

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