http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aPlural+words+tag%3aParagraphsSearch results for 'tag:Plural words tag:Paragraphs' matching tags 'Plural words' and 'Paragraphs'en-USCSMOD (Build: 3248.36859)http://www.englishforums.com/English/GrammarParagraphBelow/vkqqv/post.htm#388114Wed, 04 Jul 2007 21:57:47 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:388114Brunate<P>I have also been a business studies teacher all my life.&nbsp; I assumed that because you have various customers, they might each require a different solution&nbsp;for their <EM>individual</EM> needs.&nbsp; Therefore I used the plural tense for solutions to match the plural word "customers" - but not knowing exactly what your business is, and the number and variety of solutions you have, I used the plural.&nbsp; You can say:&nbsp; "We take great pride and responsibility in delivering <EM>your</EM> goods", if you are directing this remark&nbsp;towards the goods which are being provided for this individual firm. </P> <P>Quite a tricky piece of English.&nbsp; Having said all this, I hope your customers will be very happy with the goods, the services and your letter.&nbsp; Best wishes </P>