a) a chocolate box
b) a box of chocolate
c) a box of chocolates
d) a box of cigar
e) a box of cigars
Which sentences are right?
NOT A TEACHER
This
non-teacher respectfully offers these ideas:
(a) She sent a chocolate box to each of her friends. (That is, a box made of chocolate. What a delicious gift!)
(b) I would avoid this phrase.
(c) The teacher is very popular because every Friday he brings a big box of
chocolates to class as a reward for the students' hard work that week.
(d) I would avoid this phrase.
(e) He has just returned from Cuba with a box of Havana cigars.