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Hotmale Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

Their ability/abilities

Hello,

Can you please tell me which form (singular or plural) I should use here?

"The students were grouped according to their ability/abilities"

I'd say that the plural form is correct, but then I'm not sure.

Thank you
  

Top answer

g. writing, reading, running), then use the singular. , The students were grouped according to their singing ability.

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  • g.
  • writing, reading, running), then use the singular.
  • , The students were grouped according to their singing ability.
  • or The students were grouped according to their ability in writing.
  • If you're talking about several types of abilities, then use the plural.
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If you're talking about one type of skill/ability (e.g. writing, reading, running), then use the singular.
e.g.,
The students were grouped according to their singing ability.
or
The students were grouped according to their ability in writing.

If you're talking about several types of abilities, then use the plural.
e.g,
The students were grouped acc
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