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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Grammar I'm confused about or not sure of - # 1
Hello,
Trying to learn how to fix my grammar, but don't know what "grammar topic" a particular problem falls under; so I'm just going to give examples.
SENTENCE Example 1:
"Their names have been changed to protect their identities."
But I heard Suze Orman say in one of her DVDs:
"Their names have been changed to protect their INDENITY."
SENTENCE Example 2:
Everyone's back was turned.
VERSUS
Everyone's backs were turned?
"You can't act nice and then, when everyone turns their back, act rude. [(what is the CORRECT way to say this and why)?]
Appreciate your explanation of these examples AND direct links to webpages that deal with these topics would also be appreciated (but not required).
I will be posting more examples.
Thank You
CWB
Trying to learn how to fix my grammar, but don't know what "grammar topic" a particular problem falls under; so I'm just going to give examples.
SENTENCE Example 1:
"Their names have been changed to protect their identities."
But I heard Suze Orman say in one of her DVDs:
"Their names have been changed to protect their INDENITY."
SENTENCE Example 2:
Everyone's back was turned.
VERSUS
Everyone's backs were turned?
"You can't act nice and then, when everyone turns their back, act rude. [(what is the CORRECT way to say this and why)?]
Appreciate your explanation of these examples AND direct links to webpages that deal with these topics would also be appreciated (but not required).
I will be posting more examples.
Thank You
CWB
Top answer
The first one is correct. It is the plural form because you have a plural subject (their). The first one.
- The first one is correct.
- It is the plural form because you have a plural subject (their).
- The first one.
- Everyone is singular so it takes a singular verb.
- OWL ENGLISH PURDUE deals with all the above.
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The first one is correct. It is the plural form because you have a plural subject (their).
The first one. Everyone is singular so it takes a singular verb.
OWL ENGLISH PURDUE deals with all the above. Also, Grammar.ccc. Search for SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
"You can't act nice and then, when everyone turns their back, act rude.
Are you wanting punctua
The first one. Everyone is singular so it takes a singular verb.
OWL ENGLISH PURDUE deals with all the above. Also, Grammar.ccc. Search for SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
"You can't act nice and then, when everyone turns their back, act rude.
Are you wanting punctua
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