Singular or Plural Noun

Hi, should it be "She bought two green and one red apple" or "She bought two green and one red apples?" Many thanks.:-)

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Originally Posted by iamwkk

Hi, should it be "She bought two green and one red apple" or "She bought two green and one red apples?" Many thanks.:-)

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She bought two green apples and a red one.

Thanks. What if we want to say something where the sequence of the objects concerned is important, eg:

"He won three gold, two silver and one bronze medal(s) in the competition."

Should there be an "s"? Please help. Thanks! :roll:

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Originally Posted by iamwkk

Thanks. What if we want to say something where the sequence of the objects concerned is important, eg:

"He won three gold, two silver and one bronze medal(s) in the competition."

Should there be an "s"? Please help. Thanks! :roll:

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He won three gold, two silver and one bronze medal in the competition. :tick:
I.

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Originally Posted by IvanV

He won three gold, two silver and one bronze medal in the competition. :tick:
I.

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I agree, and in reply to the OP:
"She bought two green and one red apple".

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Originally Posted by Raymott

I agree, and in reply to the OP:
"She bought two green and one red apple".

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She bought two green and one red apple.
She bought two green apples and a red one.
Which one sounds right to a native speaker?
Thank you!

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Originally Posted by whitemoon

She bought two green and one red apple.
She bought two green apples and a red one.
Which one sounds right to a native speaker?
Thank you!

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Both are fine, though I suggest using the first one, as it appears more natural for everyday conversation. In certain context, the second might seem better - I leave it to the occasion. ;-)

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Originally Posted by whitemoon

She bought two green and one red apple.
She bought two green apples and a red one.
Which one sounds right to a native speaker?
Thank you!

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I prefer the second. Also, why not re-order the nouns to sound better: She one a bronze, a silver and two gold medals.

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Originally Posted by Tdol

I prefer the second. Also, why not re-order the nouns to sound better: She one a bronze, a silver and two gold medals.

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Yes, of:
"She bought two green and one red apple." and
"She bought two green apples and a red one."
the second sounds better. Of the original question the first sounds better.

Generally medals are listed from gold down. So why not reorder it to:
"She one two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze." (Yes, you'd have to use the right intonation if you were speaking this).