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HifaMo Posted 12 years ago
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the benefit is manifold

Please is the following sentence correct?

The benefit of learning French is manifold.

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Hi yes, I believe it's correct.

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Hi yes, I believe it's correct.
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HifaMoThe benefit of learning French is manifold.
The word "manifold" comes from "many" + "fold" (or times). Usually this is associated with plural (many) things. There is more than one benefit to learning a language. Thus, logically, your sentence should be:

The benefits of learning French are manifold.

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