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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Agreement

Which is the proper form?

The companies are determined to fulfill their missions. or The companies are determined to fulfill their mission.

Assuming each company has a single mission.
  

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If they have different missions, use the plural; if they all have the same mission, use the singular.

  • If they have different missions, use the plural; if they all have the same mission, use the singular.
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If they have different missions, use the plural; if they all have the same mission, use the singular.

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