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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 • 6829 views

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.
  • Mar 11, 2021 ... As you see, the first and the second questions have the same variants of the answer. Is it weird/unwise to give the same set of values for ...
  • Dec 27, 2021 ... Okay, I think I have an answer for the first and the second questions. In the link below, it is stated that Gurobi prefers double precision ...
  • Feb 28, 2019 ... The difference between the first and the second questions is subtle. I would argue, however, that the second one, when the paused in placed ...
  • Dec 20, 2014 ... The first and the second questions can be done in any programming language you choose while reading the .tex template and add/omit the data ...
  • ... the first and the second questions only. (2 marks) iii) Find the number of students attempted exactly two questions. (2 marks) iv) Find the number of ...
  • May 10, 2023 ... The first and the second questions were used to test H4 and H5, respectively, and the results derived from these two questions were together ...
  • Nov 14, 2019 ... ... the first and the second questions referred, as those questions are linked. 19 I should specify that, although the Parliament and the ...
  • The difference between the first and the second questions is one of action by another researcher; the first refers to the availability of the data, code ...
  • Sep 25, 2023 ... The first subscale consisted of eight items (the first and the second questions). The second subscale consisted of the third, the 4th, and ...
  • The first and the second questions always pertained to the same object, but we varied the dimension to which they referred. For half of the participants ...

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.
  • Jan 16, 2023 ... ... the first and the second Question got refreshed as well, which I'm not sure if I configure this wrong or an expected behavior or bug? If I ...
  • Mar 11, 2011 ... The first and the second question were the same tpye for me(state your preference). I think the official guide to the TOEFL iBT,2nd edition ...
  • Jun 28, 2011 ... The only difference between the first and the second question is that you draw the first and the second card, respectively. This is a bit ...
  • Jan 18, 2023 ... I've little workarounds regarding at least for the first and the second question: Regarding question 1: the line checking gesture, which you ...
  • Jun 5, 2012 ... ... the first and the second question, and if there is, then wont the second question have a different answer for each of 2, 3, 5, and 7. Example ...
  • May 10, 2015 ... Before the switch is closed, both capacitors are uncharged. I figured out the first and the second question. Just need the third one! student ...
  • There is no conflict between the first and the second question. The point is how to strengthen the Alliance. If France has a nuclear capability of her own ...
  • Nov 7, 2024 ... I get B for the first and the second question sucks. "the private keys for her organisations certificates were exposed". Implying that these ...
  • Apr 7, 2015 ... I don't understand the difference between the first and the second question, but the answer is "No, you don't need air for the clothes to ...
  • Feb 17, 2021 ... Let me tell you I can answer the first and the second question. As a player I was right near the top of the 1975 tour. I ran into Billy ...

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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