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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Grammar question

For this sentence:

Who defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in seven on their first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals?

Does "their" refer to "who" or to "Philadelphia" ?

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Hi, For this sentence: Who defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in seven on their first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals? Does "their" refer to "who" or to "Philadelphia" ? In terms of grammar, it means Philadelphia.

— Clive

  • Hi, For this sentence: Who defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in seven on their first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals?
  • Does "their" refer to "who" or to "Philadelphia" ?
  • In terms of grammar, it means Philadelphia.
  • But the writer may or may not have intended that.
  • Sometimes people use language carelessly.
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Hi,

For this sentence:

Who defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in seven on their first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals?

Does "their" refer to "who" or to "Philadelphia" ? In terms of grammar, it means Philadelphia. But the writer may or may not have intended that. Sometimes people use language carele
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