[Grammar] After discussion or after discussions?

[amble007]

Dear teacher,

Is the following sentence correct? "After discussion, we agreed to ..." Or should I say, "After discussions..." Thanks a lot!

 

[probus]

Both are grammatically correct. "After discussion" tends to suggest that the discussion occurred in a single session. Use of the plural "discussions" tends to suggest that the talks spread over more than one session. This is not a hard and fast rule -- it is only to give you a taste of the possible nuances.

 

[amble007]

Thank you so much for clear explanation!

By the way, should I say, "explanation" or "explanations" here?