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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Family is/are the people
Hi. I'm writing an essay, and I've come across something that confuses me. Here's the excerpt:
". . . family is the people that constantly surround you . . ."
Should it be "family is the people" or "family are the people"?
I'm using "family" as a singular, collective (not exactly sure if that's what you'd call it) noun.
Help would be greatly appreciated.
". . . family is the people that constantly surround you . . ."
Should it be "family is the people" or "family are the people"?
I'm using "family" as a singular, collective (not exactly sure if that's what you'd call it) noun.
Help would be greatly appreciated.
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Without a more complete context it's impossible to say for sure. "
- Without a more complete context it's impossible to say for sure.
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Without a more complete context it's impossible to say for sure. Just using the snipped you provide I would say "family are."
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Just avoid the copula (linking verb) or restate it in a different way and you will be fine.
Your family has people who love and support you.
The people in your family love and support you.
Your family and friends are the people you value the most.
Members of your family are people who love you.
Your family has people who love and support you.
The people in your family love and support you.
Your family and friends are the people you value the most.
Members of your family are people who love you.
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