“The image of journalist” or “the image of journalists”?
Hi there,
I’m not sure which one is correct: The image of journalist has been compromised because of the unethical behaviors some journalists have. Or the image of journalists has been....
Any ideas on this?
Many thanks!
Top answer
I would choose the first version "journalist" because, in my view, it sounds better in meaning. Don't depend on my answer, wait for the teachers' correction.
- I would choose the first version "journalist" because, in my view, it sounds better in meaning.
- Don't depend on my answer, wait for the teachers' correction.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
I would choose the first version "journalist" because, in my view, it sounds better in meaning.
Don't depend on my answer, wait for the teachers' correction.
0"The image of journalist" is incorrect. This is because "journalist" is a singular countable noun and so always requires an article or other determiner (outside of special cases). You can say:
a) The image of the journalist
b) The image of journalists
Although (a) may appear to refer to a single specified journalist, in fact, in your context it does not. In your c
0
Related Questions