Nsing Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
Department as Singular/Plural
Hi everyone,
I have a confusion that needs clarification. When i talk about a specific department, is it a third-person singular or plural ?
Is this correct "HR has renewed my tenure".
Thanks.
I have a confusion that needs clarification. When i talk about a specific department, is it a third-person singular or plural ?
Is this correct "HR has renewed my tenure".
Thanks.
Top answer
Use singular to refer to the department itself. Use plural to refer to the human MEMBERS of that department. Rommie PS.
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Use singular to refer to the department itself.
Use plural to refer to the human MEMBERS of that department.
Rommie
PS. Though the above advice is almost universally accepted, it remains controversial in some strict formal circles, who would prefer that the plural form remain outlawed. The plural form is considerably less common in America than it is in England. When I ha
Use plural to refer to the human MEMBERS of that department.
Rommie
PS. Though the above advice is almost universally accepted, it remains controversial in some strict formal circles, who would prefer that the plural form remain outlawed. The plural form is considerably less common in America than it is in England. When I ha
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