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Nor Priest Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Which one sounds better?
Suppose I go to cellphone store. I want to ask salesclerk something like thing...
- To what capacity downloaded will I be charged?
- How much data does it take to start to charge me?
Any other suggestion will be appreciated.
Thank you.
- To what capacity downloaded will I be charged?
- How much data does it take to start to charge me?
Any other suggestion will be appreciated.
Thank you.
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" In their response, it is implied that you will be charged if you exceed this quota. Speaking strictly, data is a plural noun (singular: datum). " But even in the world of computer science, not to mention retail, trying to explain the distinction just generates funny looks, and I've given up that battle.
- " In their response, it is implied that you will be charged if you exceed this quota.
- Speaking strictly, data is a plural noun (singular: datum).
- " But even in the world of computer science, not to mention retail, trying to explain the distinction just generates funny looks, and I've given up that battle.
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There are many, many ways to pose this question, but I would ask it like this "How much data do I receive for free?" In their response, it is implied that you will be charged if you exceed this quota.
Speaking strictly, data is a plural noun (singular: datum). So it would really be "How many data...?"But even in the world of computer science, not to mention retail, trying to
Speaking strictly, data is a plural noun (singular: datum). So it would really be "How many data...?"But even in the world of computer science, not to mention retail, trying to
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