Is "Genetics" a plural noun or singular?
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Hi! I have to write this sentence and I'm not sure about the verb conjugation "Genetics involves the study of genes" Thanks
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updated Sep 21, 2010
posted by jortosar
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Singular nouns:
- Genetics
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Physics
Adjectives:
- Genetic
- Economic
- Mathematical
- Physical
updated Sep 21, 2010
posted by pesta
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Genes vs. Gene
Genetic vs. Genetics
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Genetics can SOUND plural or singular, It depends on how you are wording your subject (statement), but it is singular.
updated Sep 21, 2010
edited by princessjane
posted by princessjane
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Your sentence looks fine. Here the word "Genetics" refers to this particular field of study and is treated as singular
updated Sep 21, 2010
posted by Izanoni1
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Singular.
updated Sep 21, 2010
posted by lazarus1907
