nawee
Joined: 29 Apr 2006
Posts: 400
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 Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 11:01 pm Post subject: How to make (a) pancake(s) |
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Hi,
I'm just wondering if it's better to use the plural form in the sentences below. My instinct says plural, but maybe a singular noun is not totally wrong.
How to make a pancake. (Title)
You can make a pancake at home by yourself.
Thank you
Nawee |
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Nef
Joined: 27 Nov 2005
Posts: 187
Location: California, USA
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| Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 11:12 pm Post subject: Re: How to make (a) pancake(s) |
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| nawee wrote: |
Hi,
I'm just wondering if it's better to use the plural form in the sentences below. My instinct says plural, but maybe a singular noun is not totally wrong.
How to make a pancake. (Title)
You can make a pancake at home by yourself.
Thank you
Nawee |
Pancakes often are fairly small. Since people usually make (and eat) more than one pancake at a time, I'd use the plural form. On the other hand, if the food being prepared is something like cake, salad, stew, soup, or a pasta dish, I'd use the singular form. |
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