| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
river1974
Joined: 20 May 2003
Posts: 525
Location: Taiwan
|
 Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject: pair |
 |
|
Dear teachers:
(a) A pair of electrodes are connected to this device.
(b) A pair of electrodes is connected to this device.
Which one is correct? Thanks. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
buddhaheart
Joined: 13 Jan 2007
Posts: 195
Location: Vancouver, BC Canada
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:41 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| This is a very controversial subject. The trend nowadays seems to favor the plural form. I�m from the old school and as such I prefer the �is�. Both are possible. Most would only accept �are�. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
