rate

#1 01-Jan-2008, 02:32

Hi there,
Is 'rate' singular or plural in the following sentences?

The crime rate has been on the increase.
The bank interest rate has increased.
The economic rate has increased.

Thanks
yung

Anglika · #2 01-Jan-2008, 02:59

singular.

"crime rates/bank rates/economic rates" for plural rates.

peter123 · #3 01-Jan-2008, 03:24

Hi there,

Then how about this?

The crime rates of USA are on the increase. OR
The crime rate of USA is on the increase.

Thanks
pete

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