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    Plural Words Preceding “Nos.”?

    Discussion in 'Word Mechanics' started by jakeybum, Jun 4, 2017.

    I'm told that if "Nos." is used in the examples below, the words "Rounds," "Aisles," and "Exits"—preceding "Nos."—are also plural. Is this correct grammar? If not, what would be correct with the inclusion of "Nos." in each example?

    He fell in Rounds Nos. 4 and 8.

    The sale was in Aisles Nos. 6 and 11.

    The accident happened between Exits Nos. 5 and 6.

    Again, many thanks.
     
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    Yes, if they are plural numbers, then plural should be used, but they are extraneous. Following corrections: -

    He fell in Rounds Nos. 4 and 8.

    The sale was in Aisles Nos. 6 and 11.

    The accident happened between Exits Nos. 5 and 6.

    I would write: He fell in round four and eight.
     
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    I thought so.

    As odd as the two juxtaposed plurals (e.g., Exits Nos. 5 and 6) sound, we are still strictly talking about two entities.

    The accident happened between Exit Nos. 5 and 6 would be wrong because if you removed the word "Nos.," we'd be left with The accident happened between Exit 5 and 6, which is clearly wrong. We are referring to two exits, so both of the following, then, are possible; agreed?

    The accident happened between Exits Nos. 5 and 6.

    The accident happened between Exits 5 and 6.

    Obviously, the same logic would apply to the remaining two examples in my first post.
     
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    "The accident happened between exit 5 and 6." Plural noun.
     
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    Plural noun? Confused.
     
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    "exit" becomes a plural noun in this sentence as it indicates there is more than one exit. No need to pluralise it.
     
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    So, then, it should be:

    The accident happened between Exit Nos. 5 and 6. (Not "Exits Nos. 5 and 6.")
     
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    yup.
     
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    The sale was in Aisle Nos. 6 and 11. (Not "Aisles Nos. 6 and 11.")

    He fell during Round Nos. 4 and 8. (Not "Rounds Nos. 4 and 8.")

    Do I have it correct now?

    Thank you so much, Pinkymcfiddle!
     
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    Yes, correct.
     
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    Thank you so much!
     

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