those length nails

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Is "those length nails" correct to say?I would get those length nails but the ones are too long for my taste.

Avangi · Accepted Answer

I would say "that length nails," but I doubt I can explain why.

We would clearly say, "nails of that length."

My instinct is that "length" is a noun here, and is singular, as there's only one length.
Of course "that length" is a modifier, but I don't know how you can make it "agree" with "nails" in the plural.

If they were of various lengths, I'd say, "nails of those lengths."

I'm afraid your question is better than my answer.

- A.

Anonymous · Answer

excuse me! but I think the correct way to say is "those length nails"... because "length nails" represents a plural noun! so there! THOSE is linked to LENGTH NAILS...

Avangi · Answer

Anonymousexcuse me! but I think the correct way to say is "those length nails"

You're excused.

Avangi · Answer

AnonymousI would get those length nails but the ones are too long for my taste.

I previously decided to try to answer your question and let the other errors in the sentence slide, but I don't want to get skunked.
The "but" clause purports to be the reason you choose not to get the first nails mentioned, but it seems to be describing a second set of nails, which you don't like. That's illogical.

Also, we don't use "the ones" alone as the subject of a clause. Perhaps, "the ones on the left."
So it's really impossible to tell what you mean.

Perhaps, "I would get those nails, but they're too long for my taste."

Best wishes, - A.

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