Learn English – Is “performance” singular or also plural

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When I have to use information and performance I'm always confused.

However, I'm asking whether when I'm referring to more than one piece of information of performance I should use "information/performance is" or "information/performance are."

Best Answer

First, "information" is always written "information". Even when referring to more than one datum.

Secondly, "performance/Performances" is used based on the context. When referring to separate events, then "performances" is used. However, if referring to the same event "performance" is used:

Here's the information regarding the performance of HAP in the first test.(One event)
Here's the information regarding the performances of HAP in the three tests (Because this refers to separate events, "performances" is used)

Although the "performance" in the first test might refer to several different actions such as running, jumping, swimming, etc. (depends what the test is), because it still refers to one event taking place, one entity occurring, "performance" is used.

Not until, there are two separate things happening, is "performances" used.

Also note, in both cases, "information" not "informations" is used. that's because "informations" is wrong. It can only be used in certain places, as most instances of "information" are uncountable. In the legal sense, however, "informations" is used.

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