When you describe a house/flat...
Are the following statements correct?
"There is one bathroom" "There is one bedroom"
I know that it's better to say "There's a bathroom" but is it correct if after those statements you follow by "There are two living rooms..." etc.?
Thanks
2007-03-10 11:12:40 · 10 answers · asked by Royal Flush 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
If you say there ius one bathroom... it is as if you are trying to make a point out of the fact there is one of them as oppose to two or three.
If you say theres a bathroom, its as if you are trying to mention a bathroom does exist, as oppose to there not being a bathroom.
If you are describing a house factually as a list, I would go with the first, if you are describing a house as a home and a place to experience/stay, then I would go with the second.
2007-03-10 11:20:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In our town flat there are two bathrooms and three lavatories.
Why not list the amenities? Bathrooms- 1. Bedrooms- 3. That is, if you are interested in selling or letting. If you are wishing to learn English, go to night school.
2007-03-10 11:17:52 · answer #2 · answered by Harriet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those statements are correct and it is better to say "There is one bathroom" and "There is one bedroom" than "There's a bathroom". It is also correct to say "There are two living rooms".
2007-03-10 11:17:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do have to quantify clearly the number and specifics of each room if you are putting it up for sale or rent, so to state it as you have in your question is correct.
The patter of estate agents serves a specific purpose - to inform (often via shorthand) and therefore you shouldn't be concerned about 'improper' grammatical use of the language.
Just make sure all spelling is correct! Nothing looks more unprofessional than misspelt official documentation!
2007-03-11 01:30:36 · answer #4 · answered by hevs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You usually start with your living space - 2 living rooms are 2 public rooms, the kitchen, then the bedrooms, then the bathrooms.
2007-03-10 11:25:45 · answer #5 · answered by ELIZABETH M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sequentially speaking, you should opt for consistency, whether speaking or writing. That goes for numbers, verb tenses, parallel structures etc.. But few people would be pedantic about the difference between a hundred and one hundred.
The reality is that nobody is likely to pass a bit of notice to it. Most English people don't even know that this sentence is grammatical nonsense: He must of gone home.
So I really wouldn't worry about it......unless this ad is destined for Country Life.
2007-03-10 16:27:50 · answer #6 · answered by Stealthbong 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't matter either way, but contractions are incorrect in formal writing.
2007-03-11 17:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by stephgilbert1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are quantifying, it's correct.
2007-03-10 11:16:16 · answer #8 · answered by irf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you have to state the obvious .
2007-03-10 11:23:40 · answer #9 · answered by NIGEL R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
2007-03-10 11:16:13 · answer #10 · answered by POKEMON D/P WIFI-TAYLOR 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋