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Guyper Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Which ones are correct?

1. "I need woods to start some fire"

2. "I need woods starting some fire"

3. "Woods are the key ingredients to start some fire"

4. "Woods are the key ingredients to starting some fire"

Thank you
  

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None of those is possible Guyper. 'Wood' is an uncountable noun: it is a material. On the other hand.

— Mister Micawber

  • None of those is possible Guyper.
  • 'Wood' is an uncountable noun: it is a material.
  • On the other hand.
  • 'fire' is a countable noun in your sentences.
  • Please try again.
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None of those is possible Guyper. 'Wood' is an uncountable noun: it is a material. On the other hand. 'fire' is a countable noun in your sentences. Please try again.
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1. "I need wood to start a fire"

2. "I need wood starting a fire"

3. "Wood is the key ingredient to start a fire"

4. "Wood is the key ingredient to starting a fire"

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Much better. The grammar of #2 is not possible, and please check #3 & #4 again: I told you that 'wood' is uncountable.
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I forgot they were in plurals. Fixed.
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