19:24 Feb 11, 2006 |
English language (monolingual) [PRO] Linguistics / grammar | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Robert Forstag United States Local time: 23:49 | ||||||
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4 +16 | damage |
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4 | wind-induced damage |
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4 -1 | yes, if... |
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damage Explanation: In this and almost any other context, the singular "damage" should be used. "Damages" as a plural is, as far as I know, only used in a legal context (as in, "He sued for damages.") Best regards. |
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