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Elcid Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
Can anyone be referred to by a plural pronoun?
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"Anyone who wants to go must bring their canteens. " Can anyone be referred to by a plural pronoun?
" Either of the boys want to go." Does this mean both of the boys want to go?
Thanks in advance!
Rahul
"Anyone who wants to go must bring their canteens. " Can anyone be referred to by a plural pronoun?
" Either of the boys want to go." Does this mean both of the boys want to go?
Thanks in advance!
Rahul
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1. Yes. html 2.
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- Yes.
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- I think it means that either one or the other of the boys want to go, but not both.
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1. Yes. But see the usage note here:
http://www.bartleby.com/61/22/T0162200.html
2. I think it means that either one or the other of the boys want to go, but not both.
http://www.bartleby.com/61/22/T0162200.html
2. I think it means that either one or the other of the boys want to go, but not both.
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"Anyone who wants to go must bring their canteens. " Can anyone be referred to by a plural pronoun?
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