Which one is correct?
1- Briefly describe the usage of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium as fertilizer/a fertilizer/fertilizers in plants.
2- When did the U.S start using nuclear bombs as a weapon/weapons.
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Hi, Subhajit,
@subhajit123 posted:1- Briefly describe the usage of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium as fertilizer/a fertilizer/fertilizers in plants.
After checking the Internet, I've found out that the fertilizer consists of a compound made up of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, so I don't think the comma before "and Potassium" is correct. It would if the three chemical components were each a fertilizer in its own right. Since it is the mixture that counts as a fertilizer, you should use "a fertilizer."
@subhajit123 posted:2- When did the U.S start using nuclear bombs as a weapon/weapons.
You should also use the singular here. "Weapons" would be used if different, separate weapons were mentioned. The phrase "as a weapon" means "as a type of weapon."
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