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Taka Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Town

Do these all work? If they do, do they have the same meaning?

Some people get out of their towns to find more tranquility, and others go to the towns to seek more excitement.
Some people get out of their towns to find more tranquility, and others go to towns to seek more excitement.
Some people get out of their towns to find more tranquility, and others go to a town to seek more excitement.
Some people get out of their towns to find more tranquility, and others go to town to seek more excitement.


And are these two OK? If they are, are they the same in meaning?

Some people get out of their towns to find a quiet place.
Some people get out of their towns to find quiet places.
  

Top answer

Yes, every one is OK, and there is synonymy within each set.

  • Yes, every one is OK, and there is synonymy within each set.
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5 Answers
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Yes, every one is OK, and there is synonymy within each set.
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MM, if it were 'their town', would it still work?
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Yes, that's fine, too. I don't see any serious problem with number here, no matter how you cast them.
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Good. Thanks again, MM!

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