A pair too many

“Wanna join me for shopping?”

“What are you gonna buy?”


“I’m starting office tomorrow and need a new shoe”


“Just one shoe? what will you do for the other leg?”


“C’mon.. you know what I mean, I’ll buy a pair”


“There you go, no one buys a shoe, but a 'pair of shoes'”


“Alright, I agree, btw, I also need a new specs.. or wait should it be like.. I also gotta get a new pair of specs?”


“Absolutely, you're getting it! let’s get ready”


“Wait.. I’m wearing my new jean; need the scissor to remove the tag, have you seen it?”


“Well well well, it’s not 'jean', that’s again ‘a pair of jeans’ and for that matter, even ‘trousers’ or ‘pants’ they 

never come single!

And don’t forget the scissors , they are a pair too.. here, they are!”


:)


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  1. RadhikaSeptember 19, 2021 at 3:49 AM

    👍👍👌

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  2. Kani KumaranSeptember 19, 2021 at 3:49 AM

    Interesting to learn more

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  3. UnknownSeptember 19, 2021 at 4:55 AM

    Good explanation bhava !!Have a doubt now.....
    Is it parent or parents ?

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    1. sskbSeptember 19, 2021 at 10:19 AM

      Both 'Parent' and 'Parents' are actually valid, depending upon whether they're referred together or individually

      For Ex.

      1. Both parents are welcome to the school function
      2. At least one parent should accompany the child
      Hope this helps :)

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  4. Mangaiarkarasi MuthukumaranSeptember 19, 2021 at 6:33 AM

    Wonderful SSKB !!!!

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  5. UnknownSeptember 19, 2021 at 9:03 AM

    Interesting !!!!

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  6. UnknownSeptember 20, 2021 at 5:15 AM

    Good compilation for an affectionate father by a true son. You have prooved to be a son of English Professor.

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