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Reply Fri 22 Apr, 2016 09:51 pm
Works in progress.

Where I live, when workers are repairing the road, the above notice is put up. Should it be "Work" instead? Thanks.
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ehBeth
 
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Reply Fri 22 Apr, 2016 10:11 pm
@tanguatlay,
Yes, that is how it is used here.

http://bridportcab.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Work-in-Progress.jpg
Tes yeux noirs
 
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Reply Sat 23 Apr, 2016 12:57 am
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Should it be "Work" instead? Thanks.

In countries using British English 'work' (uncountable singular) or more traditionally 'works' (plural) can be used. Work is being carried out; works are being carried out; road work/works ahead.

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http://www.cavancoco.ie/image/Roads/Road%20Works%20Sign.gif
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oristarA
 
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Reply Sat 23 Apr, 2016 07:35 am
@ehBeth,
This is the best reply by you which I have ever met.
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Tes yeux noirs
 
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Reply Sat 23 Apr, 2016 07:50 am
Isn't mine any good?
oristarA
 
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Reply Sun 24 Apr, 2016 12:37 am
@Tes yeux noirs,
Tes yeux noirs wrote:

Isn't mine any good?



Of course your reply is as good as usual.
I didn't vote it up in order to remind you that some people have gone morbid.
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Tes yeux noirs
 
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Reply Sun 24 Apr, 2016 04:04 am
Work is being carried out on Main Street next week. This comprises removal of the road surface for a distance of 100 metres, excavation of a ditch, burial of a drain pipe, restoration of the road surface and reapplication of road surface markings.

Works are being carried out on Main Street next week. These comprise removal of the road surface for a distance of 100 metres, excavation of a ditch, burial of a drain pipe, restoration of the road surface and reapplication of road surface markings.

See the difference?
Setanta
 
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Reply Sun 24 Apr, 2016 04:54 am
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tanguatlay
 
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Reply Sun 24 Apr, 2016 09:15 am
@Setanta,
Thanks to all of you.
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tanguatlay
 
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Reply Sun 24 Apr, 2016 09:16 am
@Tes yeux noirs,
Tes yeux noirs wrote:

Work is being carried out on Main Street next week. This comprises removal of the road surface for a distance of 100 metres, excavation of a ditch, burial of a drain pipe, restoration of the road surface and reapplication of road surface markings.

Works are being carried out on Main Street next week. These comprise removal of the road surface for a distance of 100 metres, excavation of a ditch, burial of a drain pipe, restoration of the road surface and reapplication of road surface markings.

See the difference? Yes. Thanks.

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Tes yeux noirs
 
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Reply Sun 24 Apr, 2016 09:26 am
@ehBeth,
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Yes, that is how it is used here.

For certain values of 'here'.
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