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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Grammar Question

Hi,

First time poster here.

Which is the proper construction, a or b? Are both ok?

a) I look forward to hearing from my girlfriend and my family.

or

b) I look forward to hearing from my girlfriend and family

I am inclined toward (a) because one is singular and one is plural.

Thank you in advance for answering my question!
  

Top answer

Both are OK. B may leave some readers wondering if it refers to your family or to hers. The words girlfriend and family are both singular.

— Clive

  • Both are OK.
  • B may leave some readers wondering if it refers to your family or to hers.
  • The words girlfriend and family are both singular.
  • Clive
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Both are OK.
B may leave some readers wondering if it refers to your family or to hers.

The words girlfriend and family are both singular.

Clive
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