Most Uncommon (or weird) Singular Words in English There are many words in English that are often used only in the plural form. Speakers often make the mistake of using the plural grammatical form when they should actually use the singular. Here are words that are quite common in the plural but unusual in the singular with examples of how to use them: Data – The singular is datum. Eg: The data show that the drug effectively lowers cholesterol. Criteria – The singular is criterion. Eg: The most important criteria for college admissions committees are GPA, SAT score and involvement in extracurricular activities. Media -The singular… Read More
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