Plural vs Singular when the number 1 is represented in integer vs decimal form
If I have a noun of cardinality 1, I am taught that I use the singular form.
E.g. I have 1 Apple
If the value is still 1, but represented as 1.0, do I still use the singular form?
E.g. I have 1.0 Apple
It seems laymen would say I have 1.0 Apples; is this just a trick of the brain but not valid English, or is plural correct even though the value is still 1?
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If I have a noun of cardinality 1, I am taught that I use the singular form.
E.g. I have 1 Apple
If the value is still 1, but represented as 1.0, do I still use the singular form?
E.g. I have 1.0 Apple
It seems laymen would say I have 1.0 Apples; is this just a trick of the brain but not valid English, or is plural correct even though the value is still 1?
grammatical-number numbers irregular-plurals inflections
asked 26 mins ago
Albert RenshawAlbert Renshaw
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If I have a noun of cardinality 1, I am taught that I use the singular form.
E.g. I have 1 Apple
If the value is still 1, but represented as 1.0, do I still use the singular form?
E.g. I have 1.0 Apple
It seems laymen would say I have 1.0 Apples; is this just a trick of the brain but not valid English, or is plural correct even though the value is still 1?
grammatical-number numbers irregular-plurals inflections
asked 26 mins ago
Albert RenshawAlbert Renshaw
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If I have a noun of cardinality 1, I am taught that I use the singular form.
E.g. I have 1 Apple
If the value is still 1, but represented as 1.0, do I still use the singular form?
E.g. I have 1.0 Apple
It seems laymen would say I have 1.0 Apples; is this just a trick of the brain but not valid English, or is plural correct even though the value is still 1?
grammatical-number numbers irregular-plurals inflections
grammatical-number numbers irregular-plurals inflections
asked 26 mins ago
Albert RenshawAlbert Renshaw
4341817
asked 26 mins ago
Albert RenshawAlbert Renshaw
4341817
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Albert RenshawAlbert Renshaw
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Albert RenshawAlbert Renshaw
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Albert RenshawAlbert Renshaw
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