1. Why don¡¯t we pull over and ask for directions?

Question

2. Why don¡¯t we pull over and ask for direction?

(Do we have to use the plural form 'directions' or the singular form 'direction'? Are both OK? Thank you for your help. Have a good time.)

Answer 1

Colloquial form uses the plural, because the path might call for changes in directions as one goes toward the goal.

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