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this guideline vs this guidelines

The correct phrase is 'this guideline'. 'Guideline' is a singular noun, so it should be used with the singular determiner 'this'. 'This guidelines' is incorrect because 'guidelines' is the plural form of the noun.

Last updated: March 28, 2024

this guideline

This phrase is correct. 'Guideline' is a singular noun, so it should be used with the singular determiner 'this'.

Use 'this guideline' when referring to a specific guideline. It is the correct singular form of the noun 'guideline'.

Examples:

  • Please follow this guideline for completing the project.
  • I found this guideline very helpful for writing my essay.

Alternatives:

  • this rule
  • this instruction
  • this principle
  • this standard
  • this recommendation

this guidelines

This phrase is incorrect. 'Guidelines' is the plural form of the noun 'guideline', so it should not be used with the singular determiner 'this'.

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