English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
PLURAL NOUNS THAT DO NOT ATTRACT S
We have got all the ~equipments~ for the task (nonstandard).
We have got all the equipment for the task (standard).
Equipment consists of the things which are used for a particular purpose, for example a hobby or job.
We will need ~furnitures~ in the new apartment (nonstandard).
We will need furniture in the new apartment (standard).
Furniture consists of large objects such as tables, chairs, or beds that are used in a room for sitting or lying on or for putting things on or in.
There is a need to train the ~personnels~ (nonstandard).
There is a need to train the personnel (standard).
The personnel of an organisation are the people who work for it.
GAB
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