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respective class vs respective classes

'Respective class' and 'respective classes' are both correct phrases, but the contexts in which they are used are not the same. 'Respective class' is singular and refers to a single class belonging to each individual, while 'respective classes' is plural and refers to multiple classes belonging to different individuals.
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Last updated: August 14, 2024

respective class

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a single class belonging to each individual.

Use 'respective class' when referring to a single class that belongs to each individual in a group or set.

Examples:

  • Each student will attend their respective class.
  • The employees were assigned to their respective class based on their skill level.

Alternatives:

  • individual class
  • specific class
  • particular class
  • personal class
  • unique class

respective classes

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to multiple classes belonging to different individuals.

Use 'respective classes' when referring to multiple classes that belong to different individuals in a group or set.

Examples:

  • The students were divided into their respective classes for the new school year.
  • Each department has its respective classes for training purposes.

Alternatives:

  • individual classes
  • specific classes
  • particular classes
  • personal classes
  • unique classes

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