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Kuljc03 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

I would like my children...

English is not my first language, but just above second (about 1.5 language). but, these days, i have this in mind that i want to speak perfect english. it's really burdensome. i think about the grammar everyday, thinking whether i'm wrong or not. can someone help me to get out of this?

And, i have several questions that really stresses me. What is the difference between the following sentences?

"I want my children to become a great teacher" AND "I want my children to become great teachers."

"Englishwomen wear a hat before going to bed" AND "Englishwomen wear hats before going to be."

"They are as cute as a cub" AND "They are as cute as cubs"

Singluar/Plural is really hard ;(
  

Top answer

" One of your children may become a teacher, but your three children will become teachers. Children is plural. They all can't be a teacher; they'll be teachers--all of them.

— Ikia

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"I want my children to become a great teacher" AND "I want my children to become great teachers."

One of your children may become a teacher, but your three children will become teachers. Children is plural. They all can't be a teacher; they'll be teachers--all of them.

"Englishwomen wear a hat before going to bed" AND "Englishwomen w
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thanx ikia, your answer has helped me a lot Emotion: smile I appreciate your kindess
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