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Ask HN: When to use (s) and when to use plural?

1 points by amichail 16y ago

Using (s) everywhere where there is the possibility of a singular would be pretty awkward. Is it the case that a plural includes the possibility of the singular anyway? Is there an authoritative source on this issue that I could look at?

eitally 16y ago
It would be helpful if you gave a couple of examples you find questionable.
wyclif 16y ago
Here's a good discussion of a common use case: http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=20001030 http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=20001030