Plurals Follow these guidelines in forming and using ...

The sense in a particular sentence is conveyed by the use of a singular or plural verb. WORDS PLURAL IN FORM, SINGULAR IN MEANING: Some take singular verbs: measles, mumps, news. ... Do not use 's: His speech had too many "ifs," "ands" and "buts." (E xception to Webster's New World College Dictionary.) PROPER NAMES: Most ending in es or s or z ... ................
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