I like reading the newspaper/newspapers

[Winwin2011]

1. I like reading the newspaper.
2. I like reading newspapers.

Are the above sentences both correct?

Thanks.

 

[MikeNewYork]

1. I like reading the newspaper.
2. I like reading newspapers.

Are the above sentences both correct?

Thanks.

Yes, they are.

 

[Winwin2011]

Yes, they are.

Thanks Mike

Why don't we use a plural form in "the newspaper"?

 

[MikeNewYork]

Thanks Mike

Why don't we use a plural form in "the newspaper"?

We could pluralize that, but many people subscribe to only one newspaper.

 

[Winwin2011]

We could pluralize that, but many people subscribe to only one newspaper.

Thanks Mike

Is it weird for us to say "My hobby is reading the newspaper"?

 

[MikeNewYork]

Thanks Mike

Is it weird for us to say "My hobby is reading the newspaper"?

Well, it is not much of a hobby, but it is OK.