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dido4
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 Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:36 am Post subject: zero dollars |
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Q1.When should we use plural? Is the following way to tell when to use plural right?
If the number is not 1, every should be considered as plural, except uncountable nouns. (No matter it is zero or negative numbers.)
Ex. 1. The temperature is 0 degrees.
2. The temperature is -1 degrees.
3. I have lived here for 3.5 years.
Q2.Which is right?
1.I get zero dollar from my parents.
2.I get zero dollars from my parents. |
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dragn
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:44 am Post subject: |
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| If the number is not 1, every should be considered as plural, except uncountable nouns. (No matter it is zero or negative numbers.) |
Almost. We (most Americans, at least) also use the singular for -1 degree. Other than that one exception, you got it right.
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Q2.Which is right?
1.I get zero dollar from my parents.
2.I get zero dollars from my parents. |
The second one: I get zero dollars from my parents.
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