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Dear teachers,

How do I use candies and candy correctly?
I learned the candy is noncountable, but sometimes I see candies is used too.

So I am confused.

a lot of chocolate candy or a lot of chocolate candies?

Thanks!

[Mister Micawber]

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Use candy unless you are specifically thinking of the many little bits, or of the various types. Nevertheless, in many cases, the choice is insignificant.
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