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Originally Posted by Progress How would you recognize what words the word late in the following sentence modifies, spring or spring and summer?
In the sentence, is it ok to use the word times instead of the word time?
While late spring and summer are the most populat times to visit the area, there are those who prefer to come here in the off season.
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Period 1: The last week(s) of spring (late spring).
Period 2: June, July, August (summer).
Plural: Those two periods
are the most popular
times.
Ex: While late spring and summer are the most popular times...
Singular: That entire period of time
is the most popular
time.
Ex: While late spring and summer is the most popular time...
Additionally,
Ex: While late spring and summer are the most popular
time (of the year)...
Hope that helps.