Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
People can get a job vs. people can get jobs
Hey guys,
Whats the difference between "people can get a job" and "people can get jobs"
Also, what is grammatically correct? "people get a sore throat" or "people get sore throats"
Whats the difference between "people can get a job" and "people can get jobs"
Also, what is grammatically correct? "people get a sore throat" or "people get sore throats"
Top answer
However, in a suitable context the latter could mean that each person can get more than one job (eg a day job and an evening job). Also, what is grammatically correct? "people get a sore throat" or "people get sore throats" No real difference.
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Hi,
Whats the difference between "people can get a job" and "people can get jobs"
No difference is usually intended.However, in a suitable context the latter could mean that each person can get more than one job (eg a day job and an evening job).
Also, what is grammatically correct? "people get a sore throat" or "people get sore throats"
No real difference.
Whats the difference between "people can get a job" and "people can get jobs"
No difference is usually intended.However, in a suitable context the latter could mean that each person can get more than one job (eg a day job and an evening job).
Also, what is grammatically correct? "people get a sore throat" or "people get sore throats"
No real difference.
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