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the first and the second questions vs the first and the second question

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The first and the second questions' is used when referring to multiple questions, while 'the first and the second question' is used when referring to two specific questions. The choice between plural 'questions' and singular 'question' depends on the number of questions being discussed.

Last updated: March 17, 2024

the first and the second questions

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple questions.

This phrase is used when discussing more than two questions, where 'questions' is plural to indicate multiple items.

Examples:

  • Please answer the first and the second questions on the exam paper.
  • The first and the second questions in the survey are related to customer satisfaction.

Alternatives:

  • the first two questions
  • the initial questions
  • the opening questions
  • the primary and secondary questions
  • the first and second items

the first and the second question

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to two specific questions.

This phrase is used when discussing exactly two questions, where 'question' is singular to indicate a specific item.

Examples:

  • Please answer the first and the second question on the quiz.
  • The first and the second question in the interview were challenging.

Alternatives:

  • the first two questions
  • the initial questions
  • the opening questions
  • the primary and secondary questions
  • the first and second items

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