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Tamguatlay Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Why is 'purposes' used instead of 'purpose'?

The rise of Mr Gandhi in the party is being seen as the rise of youth in Indian politics. He is now, for the purposes of the elections next year, the main prime-ministerial candidate. (These sentences are from a local newspaper.)

Why is 'purposes' used instead of 'purpose'?

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tamguatlay Why is 'purposes' used instead of 'purpose'? It is a fixed phrase ('for the purposes of') even if there is only one purpose. However, you can also use 'purpose'.

— Mister Micawber

  • tamguatlay Why is 'purposes' used instead of 'purpose'?
  • It is a fixed phrase ('for the purposes of') even if there is only one purpose.
  • However, you can also use 'purpose'.
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tamguatlayWhy is 'purposes' used instead of 'purpose'?
It is a fixed phrase ('for the purposes of') even if there is only one purpose. However, you can also use 'purpose'.
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