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"pieces of coral" or "pieces of corals"?

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pieces of coral

This phrase is correct. 'Coral' is an uncountable noun, so it doesn't have a plural form.

Use 'pieces of coral' when referring to multiple parts of coral. 'Coral' is treated as a mass noun, so it remains the same in both singular and plural forms.

Examples:

  • She collected beautiful pieces of coral from the beach.
  • The exhibit displayed various pieces of coral from different oceans.

Alternatives:

  • coral pieces
  • coral fragments
  • coral specimens
  • coral segments
  • coral parts

pieces of corals

This phrase is incorrect. 'Coral' is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form.

The correct phrase is 'pieces of coral.' 'Coral' is an uncountable noun, so it doesn't have a plural form. Therefore, 'pieces of coral' is the appropriate way to refer to multiple parts of coral.

Last Updated: March 20, 2024

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