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Red_Wings_For_Cup asked in Education & ReferenceWords & Wordplay · 1 decade ago

English grammar question.....?

notyou--No real reason, other than the fact that I often write in the most snarky and pompous manner possible :)

Thanks for your help.

Update:

Hey everyone,

I am writing a paper and have come across a grammatical curiosity of sorts. I make a statement, and then wish to say one of the following:

a) The reason for this is threefold.

b) The reasons for this are threefold.

Which is more correct? Or can I even say "threefold?"

Thanks for your help.

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  • notyou311
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Both are correct but a bit stilted. Why not say

    There are three reasons for this.

  • Nevermore
    1 decade ago

    threefold definition three·fold (-fōld′)

    adjective

    1.having three parts

    2.having three times as much or as many

    adverb

    three times as much or as many

    It would be is.

    Source(s): Me! & Webster's
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