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First, the use of number words - denotes the number
Number words can be divided into two main categories when representing numbers: specific numbers and approximate numbers.
1. Indicates a specific number
(1) Cardinal words (+hundred/thousand/...) + Countable nouns; for example:
- The boy went door to door and gathered more than two hundred signatures. The boys went door to door collecting more than two hundred signatures.
- This solid stone, square tower has remained standing for one thousand years. This sturdy square stone tower has stood for a thousand years.
(2) Note: Hundred, thousand, and million use singular numbers when denoting specific numbers, without adding S. For example:
- Five hundred feet high (correct) five hundred feet tall
- five hundreds feet high (错误)
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2. Indicates the approximate number
(1) hundreds/thousands/millions/...+of+ countable noun plurals; for example:
- Thousands of people were helped. Thousands of people have been helped.
- This month millions of American kids can forget about classroom bells. This month, millions of American kids can forget about the bells in class.
(2) a few/several/many/some/...+hundred/thousand/...+ plural of countable nouns; for example:
- We turned the corner and saw the village a few hundred metres away. We turned a corner and saw a village a few hundred meters away.
- The African forest elephant has been distinct species for several million years. African forest elephants have been a unique species for millions of years.
(3) several/many/some/...+hundreds/thousands/...+of+ countable noun plural; for example:
- Many thousands of terrified people died every time there was an outbreak. Every time there is [cholera], thousands of people die in fear.
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3. Usage of special words dozen (twelve) and score (twenty) that indicate the number
(1) it is used in conjunction with specific number words or many, several, etc., usually in the singular; If it is followed by a noun, it is usually not necessary to use the preposition of of. For example:
- Two dozen branches were established across the nation. More than twenty branches have been established throughout the country.
- Three dozen eggs Three dozen eggs
- three score people 60人
- Authorities said 10 people were injured and several dozen arrested. Authorities said ten people were injured and dozens arrested.
(2) When not used in conjunction with a specific number word to indicate an indeterminate quantity, a plural is used, followed by of which it is usually followed. For example:
- Dozens of new cafes appear to change the situation. Dozens of new cafes seem to have changed that.
- A genius for invention, Thomas Edison obtained scores of patents. Thomas Edison was an inventive genius who received many patents.
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