Uncertain plural
An uncertain plural occurs when a writer does not know in advance whether a word should be written in the singular or plural. For English nouns, this may be demonstrated by enclosing the trailing plural or singular letters in parentheses or slashes, such as "is/are", "get(s)", "pose(s)", "fix/es", "book(s)", "answer/s" and "child(ren)".[1][2]
In the case of articles, "they" or "their" may be used to include a single individual, when uncertain.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "King County Editorial Style Manual - Listings - P". King County. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition". The Chicago Manual of Style Online. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
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