Yaronkadem Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
When to use single and plural in sentences
Hello,
I have a question regarding when to use single/plural in sentences, for example, the following ones below:
1. "password must be 8 charater long" or "password must be 8 characters long"
Should it be "character" or "characters"
2. "it's a 20 minute walk" or "it's a 20 minutes walk"
Single or plural?
Thanks a lot for you help!!
Yaron
I have a question regarding when to use single/plural in sentences, for example, the following ones below:
1. "password must be 8 charater long" or "password must be 8 characters long"
Should it be "character" or "characters"
2. "it's a 20 minute walk" or "it's a 20 minutes walk"
Single or plural?
Thanks a lot for you help!!
Yaron
Top answer
The/your/etc. password must be 8 character s long. ) It's 20 minutes' walk.
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The/your/etc. password must be 8 characters long.
(Strictly, it may be that "at least 8 characters long" is meant.)
It's 20 minutes' walk.
It's a 20-minute walk.
(Strictly, it may be that "at least 8 characters long" is meant.)
It's 20 minutes' walk.
It's a 20-minute walk.
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