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Hi there,
Is 'rate' singular or plural in the following sentences?

The crime rate has been on the increase.
The bank interest rate has increased.
The economic rate has increased.

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yung
 

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singular.

"crime rates/bank rates/economic rates" for plural rates.
 

peter123

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Hi there,

Then how about this?

The crime rates of USA are on the increase. OR
The crime rate of USA is on the increase.

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pete
 
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