English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
Handling nouns with two parts
I love your trouser. Where did you buy it (nonstandard)?
I love your trousers. Where did you buy them (standard)?
You need new shoe. You can’t put on this one to the interview (nonstandard).
You need new shoes. You can’t put on these ones to the interview.
She’s been putting on that knicker for two weeks. Does she ever wash it (nonstandard)?
She’s been putting on those knickers for two weeks. Does she ever wash them (standard)?
My glass is becoming weak. I need to change it (nonstandard).
My glasses are becoming weak. I need to change them (standard).
GAB
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