Correct grammar with non-binary "they" pronoun
Specifically for referring to non-binary identifying individuals. When somebody speaks in third person using "he" or "she" pronouns, obviously singular words such as is, has or does could likely follow the pronoun. For examples, "she is studying for the test," or "he does not enjoy hiking." However, I've found that when a person who prefers "they/them" pronouns is the subject, people normally use plural indicative words such as are, have or do, even when "they" in this context is singular. Logically, you would say "they is" and "they does" when talking about a non-binary individual, even if it might sound awkward, right?
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red walk 49 Logically Perhaps logically, but logic does not always work in language the way it does in mathematics. 'they' takes the plural verb. Always.
- red walk 49 Logically Perhaps logically, but logic does not always work in language the way it does in mathematics.
- 'they' takes the plural verb.
- Always.
- 'you' takes the plural verb.
- Always.
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red walk 49Logically
Perhaps logically, but logic does not always work in language the way it does in mathematics.
'they' takes the plural verb. Always.
'you' takes the plural verb. Always.
It doesn't matter whether these words refer to one person or to more than one.
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