1. I don't get the idea... do we say "holiday" or "holidays" ?
2. Am I supposed to say "I'm going on holidays to England this year" or "I'm going on holiday to England this year"
3. When is "holiday" countable and when is it uncountable?
4. "Every time the subject of holidays comes up. Ruth and her husband have an argument" - can I use "holiday" here? why/why not?
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2. Am I supposed to say "I'm going on holidays to England this year" or "I'm going on holiday to England this year"
3. When is "holiday" countable and when is it uncountable?
4. "Every time the subject of holidays comes up. Ruth and her husband have an argument" - can I use "holiday" here? why/why not?
best wishes,
thanks,
Forum_mail1. I don't get the idea... do we say "holiday" or "holidays" ?In the States, the time between Thanksgiving and New Years is generally called "the holidays" or "the holiday season". A holiday is any specific day set aside to commemorate an event or a person (4th of July, Veterans Day). We can have a favorite holiday or two favorite holidays. Americans do not go "on holiday", as do our British cousins: we are "on vacation", even if we aren't taking a trip.
2. Am I supposed to say "I'm going on holidays to England this year" or "I'm going on holiday to England this year"
3. When is "holiday" countable and when is it uncountable?
4. "Every time the subject of holidays comes up. Ruth and her husband have an argument" - can I use "holiday" here? why/why not?
best wishes,
thanks,
Forum_mail1. I don't get the idea... do we say "holiday" or "holidays" ?1/3: I suppose the best way to use them is to decide if you are referring to a specific holiday or to holidays in general.
2. Am I supposed to say "I'm going on holidays to England this year" or "I'm going on holiday to England this year"
3. When is "holiday" countable and when is it uncountable?
4. "Every time the subject of holidays comes up. Ruth and her husband have an argument" - can I use "holiday" here? why/why not?
best wishes,
thanks,
2: Either "I am taking my holiday(s) in England this year" OR "I'm going on holiday to England this year"
4: No, because in this context it is not just one holiday that is under discussion.
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