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These are the types of mistake(s) they make. Is "mistake" a count noun or a non-count noun? If it is a count noun, it can't appear in a sentence "bare", it must be preceeded by an article, a pronoun, a numeral, or followed by -s. Therefore, "a type of mistake" an "types of mistake" don't seem...

Whilst agreeing that this topic wandered off into areas not strictly relevant to this forum, I think the following points have come out of it that are relevant to all languages: 1. Writing and speech are different but related phenonema. 2. The form in which a language is written may affect...

Except for most of beauty/courage, all your expressions are grammatically correct. However, as Nona the Brit said, you may have a hard time trying to find a situation in which to use some of them. Most cases of most of + a noun without an article are wrong. Normally, you cannot say most of gold,...

Yunus wrote: none of them are in good condition ( why are? why not is ?) When a plural noun or pronoun follows 'none of', the verb could be either plural or singular, depending upon the context and idea involved. (E-x) None of my cars are in good condition. None of my cars is...

Thanks for your reply. I think the use of singular and plural pronouns together in the same context still existed in my example but it’s commonly heard.

Grammar Geek wrote: To avoid saying "his or her." I would simply rewrite it to say Users run the risk of losing all of their e-mails , but they didn't ask me. There is sure to be heated debate over those who care about such things as to whether you can use "they" or "their" when...

Hello Inomics "Among other" is correct where "other" is an adjective and qualifies a noun, e.g. 1. Among other things , we have to consider the possibility that Alexander's idea of kingship was entirely derived from Aristotle's teaching. "Among others" is correct where "other" is a noun...

Nominative pronouns are used as subjects of the sentence or clauses. If you are unsure as to which word is the subject, restate the sentence by placing who or what in front of the verb. these words are examples of nominative pronouns in a sentence, its just like a story it comes in...

"That's my thought" is correct, but not commonly used. We would usually say, "That's what I think," or "That's my opinion." As stated by others, "thought" is singular, and "thoughts" is plural, so you just need to use the appropriate pronoun with it.

It seems that there's no or little difference in meaning between (1) and (2). (3) and (4) seem to indicate a present impossible situation, and (5) expresses past regrets as you said. I'd also like to hear experts' opinions on this. wishing for the impossible: wish that + past tenses To express...