Choose the best option:
Correct answer: C. Workers at the factory wear protective clothing.
- A. Workers at the factory wear protective clothings.
- B. Workers at the factory wear protective clothe.
- C. Workers at the factory wear protective clothing.
- D. Workers at the factory wear protective cloth.
Explanation
"Clothing" is an uncountable noun, which means it refers to a general category of items (in this case, protective gear) rather than a specific item. The correct phrase is "protective clothing," which refers to the overall category of protective gear worn by workers.
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