INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS
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Question
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the hard surface of your nail protects your finger and toes
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your nail surrounds soft tissues from injuries
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Both A and B
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a root bed is part of your nail
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Detailed explanation-1: -Standing alone, the phrase, “both A and B” is correct usage. Your second phrase, should you use it, would be, “A and B are both…” because you have a plural subject. Examples: “A and B are both letters of the alphabet.”…”Raj and Rico are both members of the team.”… “Some cuisines are both sour and sweet.”
Detailed explanation-2: -Using ‘the’ before both and both of is not correct because ‘both’ and ‘both of’ somehow play the role of the definite article. However, in spoken English, sometimes to put emphasis we can use ‘the’ before ‘both’ or ‘both of’. The both of you are on detention.
Detailed explanation-3: -Both refers to two things or people together. Both is always considered plural in a sentence. Examples: Both these boys are brothers. Hold the book with both hands.