English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
NOUNS USED IN PLURAL FORM
One thing that makes the season fun is ~firework~ (nonstandard).
One thing that makes the season fun is *fireworks* (standard).
Fireworks are small objects that are lit to entertain people on special occasions. Note that the word is used without an s as an adjective:
That was a great *firework display*. ✅
She was evidently in high ~spirit~ (nonstandard).
She was evidently in high *spirits* (standard).
Your spirits are your feelings at a particular time, especially feelings of happiness or unhappiness.
Spirits are also strong alcoholic drinks such as whisky and gin:
He takes beers but he prefers ~spirit~. ❌
He takes beers but he prefers *spirits*. ✅
GAB
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