Anonymous  +  145814 Sat, 08 Oct 05 09:25 AM If a noun has the plural form, then is it always countable? er...This is may be too general a question. Actually what i am concerned is some words like these: performances, executions, etc. In my eyes these nouns are somewhat abstract. And i seldom see expressions like two performances, two executions. I'm really interested to know whether this is a kind of lingual phenomenon and if so, expect your kind clarifications. (ooh, clarifications....Could i expect two or three or four ....clarifications:-) ) thank u a lot   Anonymous Nouns, Plurals

	Mister Micawber  +  145835 Sat, 08 Oct 05 11:25 AM The 's plural normally indicates the presence of a countable noun; this has nothing directly to do with concrete/abstract nouns.  To me, your examples are perfectly normal plural countables: His performances during the run were impeccable. Executions have ceased since the dictator was deposed. Other clarifications may follow upon my own. Indeed, there are exceptions: measles news gymnastics Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,822 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.' Nouns, Plurals, Countable Nouns

	LanguageLover  +  145940 Sat, 08 Oct 05 07:34 PM Yes, a countable noun can be proceeded by numerals. There are two different performances of the play at the theater. Just remember, there are nouns that can ce countable in a sense, and uncountable in another. Performance is one of them. LanguageLover Joined on Fri, Feb 25 2005 Contributing Member 1,507 The similarities among the languages are more than their differences! Nouns, Plurals, Countable Nouns

	CalifJim  +  145951 Sat, 08 Oct 05 08:12 PM (preceded) CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,447 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche

	LanguageLover  +  145998 Sun, 09 Oct 05 12:42 AM Thanks, CJ. LanguageLover