Difference between customer and costumier

[phoienx]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #16 "Learn it by heart", question 7

We are really glad to have you as our ......... and we will take good care of you.

(a) containers
(b) customers
(c) costumiers

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #16 "Learn it by heart", answer 7

We are really glad to have you as our customers and we will take good care of you.

Correct answer: (b) customers
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wahat is the diffrenc between customers and costumiers?

[Yankee]

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Dictionaies are always helpful. ;)
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costumiers
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customers

(Click on the words.)
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[Suren]

Could you explain me please why "customers" is not the proper answer here?

[Skrej]

[Ralfix]

Hi, why have I to say "customers"? Why not customer?
Ralf

[Mister Micawber]

You could say 'customer' too (though that is not an offered choice). It depends on how many listeners there are.
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