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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Which is correct? direction or directions?

when referring to test instructions, do we use direction or directions?...can we use 'direction' if there is only one instruction?
  

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Hi, when referring to test instructions, do we use direction or directions? Why not just say 'test instructions'? It's a very common phrase.

  • Hi, when referring to test instructions, do we use direction or directions?
  • Why not just say 'test instructions'?
  • It's a very common phrase.
  • can we use 'direction' if there is only one instruction?
  • Yes, but the plural is also commonly used.
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Hi,

when referring to test instructions, do we use direction or directions?

Why not just say 'test instructions'? It's a very common phrase.

...can we use 'direction' if there is only one instruction?

Yes, but the plural is also commonly used. As I said, 'test instructions' is a common phrase.


Best wishes, Clive

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