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    Default If any webs or damage are found ...

    http://dancesoph.com/faqs.htm
    Check your order immediately upon receipt and notify customer service at 317-634-7728 within 10 days if any defects or discrepancies are found.

    http://www.canada.com/business/story.html?id=4383864
    If any webs or damage are found, the canister and fuel tank will be replaced.


    I think the first sentence is correct, but what do you think of the second sentence? damage isn't a plural noun.

    Is "If any webs are found, or if any damage is, ..." correct?

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    Default Re: If any webs or damage are found ...

    It's fine, but you could also reverse the order and have the plural noun at the end to avoid the issue: if any damage or webs are found.
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