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Joseph@Shiga
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 Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 12:20 am Post subject: an example of |
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Please help me.
In the case where we would like to write "an example of something", but the something has s plural form, for example, "characteristics (like the characteristics of a motor current", how can we write? Can we write "an example of characteristics of a motor current"? Or, can we write "examples of characteristics of a motor current"? Thanks in advance. |
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Lorikeet
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Location: San Francisco
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| Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 10:15 pm Post subject: Re: an example of |
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| Joseph@Shiga wrote: |
Please help me.
In the case where we would like to write "an example of something", but the something has s plural form, for example, "characteristics (like the characteristics of a motor current", how can we write? Can we write "an example of characteristics of a motor current"? Or, can we write "examples of characteristics of a motor current"? Thanks in advance. |
I think you could say, "This is an example of the characteristics of a motor current." If you have more than one example, you could say, "These are examples of the characteristics of a motor current." However, if you only had one example, you couldn't use the second sentence. It wouldn't have to be plural because the "something" is plural.
This is an example of the problems people often have.
This is an example of the bricks that are used in the building.
This is an example of the engines in the boats.
This is an example of the flowers in the garden. |
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Joseph@Shiga
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| Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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Lorikeet-san
Really appreciate your kind reply. I could understand clearly.
Joseph@Shiga, Japan |
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