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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

their nest or their nests ?

Hi, I'm wondering whether both of the expressions below can be used or not.

1) their nest
2) their nests

Grammatically it seems that 1) is wrong but in my memory which is not sure, I think I've heard that 1) can be used when we say the expression, thinking of each of the birds.

Not sure you understand what I'm saying.

If there's anyone who has hints about this, would you explain them?

It would be much appreciated.
Thanks~
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Anonymous If there's anyone who has hints about this, would you explain them? First, we need the context—at least the sentence—in which your phrases might appear. As they stand in isolation, both are perfect in grammar.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous If there's anyone who has hints about this, would you explain them?
  • First, we need the context—at least the sentence—in which your phrases might appear.
  • As they stand in isolation, both are perfect in grammar.
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AnonymousIf there's anyone who has hints about this, would you explain them?
First, we need the context—at least the sentence—in which your phrases might appear. As they stand in isolation, both are perfect in grammar.
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Thanks Mister Micawber and sorry for missing the context.

Here it is:

All birds are very good at building their nest/nests.

Hoping to see your comment again...

Thanks agina in advance~!

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