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Marrion



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 3:41 am    Post subject: A group of prey..... Reply with quote

[1] A large group of prey may be easier for a predator to find at any given point than is a small one.

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I have taught that "a group of" must be used with "plural nouns".

But I found on the Internet that "a group of" is used with "a countable singular noun".

Really, is [1] correct? If so, why?

And if so, Is "a group of" used with both "countable singular nouns" and "uncountable nouns"?
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Mister Micawber



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 5:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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From Webster's Online:

PREY: inflected Form(s): plural prey also preys

So prey can be used as a countable plural. I cannot see 'a group of' being used with noncount or singular countable nouns. Perhaps a more avid member will be able to find an example.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 6:08 am    Post subject: I got it.. Reply with quote

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