English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
PLURAL NOUNS THAT DO NOT ATTRACT S
You have to present ~evidences~ to justify your claim (nonstandard).
You have to present *evidence* to justify your claim (standard).
Evidence is anything that you see, experience, read, or are told that causes you to believe that something is true or has really happened.
He used the medium of radio when he wanted to reassure the ~citizenries~ (nonstandard).
He used the medium of radio when he wanted to reassure the *citizenry* (standard).
The people living in a country, state, or city can be referred to as the citizenry or citizens.
He has the backing of almost a quarter of the ~electorates~ (nonstandard).
He has the backing of almost a quarter of the *electorate* (standard).
GAB
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