Singular or plural in generalization (#2)?

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Gori  #335891  Mon, 05 Mar 07 12:57 PM

When I refer the terms "manager" and "shop" as generic nouns in the examples below, can I use either case (1. or 2.) despite the plural subject?  Is the example 1. below grammatically wrong?

1. They can be a manager of a shop.
2. They can be managers of shops.

  
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Mister Micawber  #335896  Mon, 05 Mar 07 01:06 PM

They are both OK, though I prefer 'shop managers' for conciseness and concord.

  
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Gori  #335900  Mon, 05 Mar 07 01:13 PM

Thank you for your quick response to my question!
I see, either case is right.  Is it correct?
Thank you for your advice and help.

  
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