English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
NOUNS THAT DO NOT ATTRACT “S”
Do you know anyone who sells ~cattles~ around (nonstandard)?
Do you know anyone who selss cattles around (standard)? Large ruminant animals with horns and cloven hoofs, domesticated for meat or milk are called cattle.
There is a lot of ~evidences~ that stress its importance (nonstandard).
There is a lot of evidence that stress its importance (standard).
I spent over an hour answering my ~mails~ (nonstandard).
I spent over an hour answering my mail (standard).
The letters, etc. that are sent to or from people are called mail.
GAB
