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23 Oct 2015
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He was shouting insults at the shop assistant.
Why does "insults" have "s"?
He was shouting insults at the shop assistant.
Why does "insults" have "s"?
Why does "insults" have "s"?
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Adding an "s" to insult makes the plural form, insults, implying that he shouted several things at the shop assistant
- English (US)
He shouted an insult at the shop assistant.
He shouted insults at the shop assistant.
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