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John's instruction vs John's instructions

Both 'John's instruction' and 'John's instructions' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'John's instruction' refers to a single set of directions or guidance given by John, while 'John's instructions' refers to multiple sets of directions or guidance given by John.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 2161 views

John's instruction

This phrase is correct and refers to a single set of directions or guidance given by John.

Use 'John's instruction' when referring to a single set of directions or guidance provided by John.

Examples:

  • I followed John's instruction and it worked perfectly.
  • My brotherJeff was John's roommate.
  • John's beneficiary information isn't digitized.
  • John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) (see section 4.5).
  • None that match John's vision.
  • John's baptism is different from the usual religious ablutions.
  • He was killed with John's gun inside John's apartment.
  • If a patient is already taking St John's wort, stop St John's wort and if possible check viral levels.
  • If a patient is already taking St John's wort, stop St John's wort and if possible check viral levels.
  • This is a photo of John's mum and John's real dad when they were young.
  • St. John's Church in one hour.
  • Let me be Sir John's wife.
  • In John's world, these behaviors are accepted... encouraged.
  • John's here to see you.
  • John's a real big Disney fan.
  • Then we could have invited John's neighbors.
  • John's a very special guy.
  • The tricycle's from John's youth...
  • About as inconsiderately as we're treating John's.
  • John's not the cheating type.
  • They gone to your Uncle John's.

Alternatives:

  • John's guidance
  • John's direction

John's instructions

This phrase is correct and refers to multiple sets of directions or guidance given by John.

Use 'John's instructions' when referring to multiple sets of directions or guidance provided by John.

Examples:

  • I have not yet completed all of John's instructions.
  • My brotherJeff was John's roommate.
  • John's beneficiary information isn't digitized.
  • John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) (see section 4.5).
  • None that match John's vision.
  • John's baptism is different from the usual religious ablutions.
  • He was killed with John's gun inside John's apartment.
  • If a patient is already taking St John's wort, stop St John's wort and if possible check viral levels.
  • If a patient is already taking St John's wort, stop St John's wort and if possible check viral levels.
  • This is a photo of John's mum and John's real dad when they were young.
  • St. John's Church in one hour.
  • Let me be Sir John's wife.
  • In John's world, these behaviors are accepted... encouraged.
  • John's here to see you.
  • John's a real big Disney fan.
  • Then we could have invited John's neighbors.
  • John's a very special guy.
  • The tricycle's from John's youth...
  • About as inconsiderately as we're treating John's.
  • John's not the cheating type.
  • They gone to your Uncle John's.

Alternatives:

  • John's guidance
  • John's directions

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