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I bought three shorts and two pants.

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I bought three shorts and two pants.

Do we have to add "pairs of" before shorts and pants? Thanks!
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tianshan said:
I bought three shorts and two pants.

Do we have to add "pairs of" before shorts and pants? Thanks!
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Yes. Say, "I bought three pairs of shorts or "I bought two pairs of pants."

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I'd use 'pairs', too. :shock:
 
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