marco_on_the_grassland
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Hello.
The image attached below is from one of the entrance exam questions in English from a university in Japan. I understand that "loss and wastage (of food)"can be singular or plural depending on the concept held by the speaker (author). For example, in the following sentence, it is treated as singular:
"The loss and wastage of food has been a global issue." which is like: "Ten miles is a long distance for kids."
This is because, in this case, "loss and wastage of food" is a single thing as a whole. However, even if I look at the picture in the attached image, and from the whole, "I" think that "loss and wastage" should be treated as plural in this case. What do you think?
The image attached below is from one of the entrance exam questions in English from a university in Japan. I understand that "loss and wastage (of food)"can be singular or plural depending on the concept held by the speaker (author). For example, in the following sentence, it is treated as singular:
"The loss and wastage of food has been a global issue." which is like: "Ten miles is a long distance for kids."
This is because, in this case, "loss and wastage of food" is a single thing as a whole. However, even if I look at the picture in the attached image, and from the whole, "I" think that "loss and wastage" should be treated as plural in this case. What do you think?