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mimi2

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Hi,
"Most people get fewer colds in the summer than in the winter."
1. "colds" is in plural in this sentence. Is it correct?
2. I have two sentences which are the same as the original one. I chose (a) but I am not sure.
a. A person is more likely to get a cold in winter.
b. The winter is much colder than the summer.
Thanks.
 
    • Hi there,

    1. Yes, this sentence is grammatically correct, because cold is a noun.

    2.

    a) A person is more likely to get a cold in the winter.

    b) Winter is much colder than summer. (I don't think you need the "the"s because you are referring to winter and summer in general.)
     
    mimi2 said:
    Hi,
    "Most people get fewer colds in the summer than in the winter."
    1. "colds" is in plural in this sentence. Is it correct? YES, it is correct.
    2. I have two sentences which are the same as the original one. I chose (a) but I am not sure. You are correct.
    a. A person is more likely to get a cold in winter.
    b. The winter is much colder than the summer.
    Thanks.
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    If "Most people get fewer colds in the summer than in the winter," then it follows logically that "a person is more likely to get a cold in winter."
    It is not necessary to put "the" before winter in the second clause.
     
    Hi, Joelline.
    I'm surprised that you understand what I mean perfectly.
    Thanks.
     
    mimi2 said:
    Hi,
    "Most people get fewer colds in the summer than in the winter."
    1. "colds" is in plural in this sentence. Is it correct? YES
    2. I have two sentences which are the same as the original one. I chose (a) but I am not sure.
    a. A person is more likely to get a cold in winter. YES
    b. The Winter is much colder than the summer. Forgive me, but this will sound silly to an English-speaking person. Of course winter is colder than the summer. Ice is colder than fire, too!
    Thanks.
    Click to expand...
    Hope that helps. :)
     
    Padre,

    FYI, You incorrectly attributed "b. The Winter is much colder than the summer. Forgive me, but this will sound silly to an English-speaking person. Of course winter is colder than the summer. Ice is colder than fire, too!" to Mimi, but b.... is not a Mimi2 quote and was not her error.
     
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