Topic: [TYPO/GRAMMAR] Multiple item order from blacksmith  (Read 109 times)


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« on: May 12, 2024, 11:04:06 PM »
When inquiring if ordered fish hooks (or arrowheads) are ready, the response is formulated as it was a single item.

"How are those iron fishhooks coming along?"
"It will be ready shortly" << that should be "They will be ready shortly"

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« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2024, 08:25:32 AM »
It would be plural if the responder refers to fish hooks, but singular if it referred to the order/task/job/mission.

Changing it to plural wouldn't hurt, though.