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Victorycountry Posted 21 years ago
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how many sisters and brothers do you have?

Hi,

if someone asks a question like "how many brothers and sisters do you have?", and one answered "I have four brothers".

In this case, if the person asking the question, wants to ask "which one of the four", how one should you ask?

Is it "Which one of the four brothers are you?"

Possible answer might be "I am third one", "I am the oldest", "I am the youngest" etc...

Thanks in advance.
  

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", and one answered "I have four brothers". In this case, if the person asking the question, wants to ask "which one of the four", how one should you ask? Well, assuming you are male, there are five brothers in your family, not four.

  • ", and one answered "I have four brothers".
  • In this case, if the person asking the question, wants to ask "which one of the four", how one should you ask?
  • Well, assuming you are male, there are five brothers in your family, not four.
  • " You could answer this question by saying many things, eg I am the tallest one or I am the one who lives in London.
  • If you are asking about order of age, you need to make that clear in some way, eg In order of age, for you and your brothers, which one are you?
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Hi,

if someone asks a question like "how many brothers and sisters do you have?", and one answered "I have four brothers".

In this case, if the person asking the question, wants to ask "which one of the four", how one should you ask? Well, assuming you are male, there are
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victorycountryHi,
if someone asks a question like "how many brothers and sisters do you have?", and one answered "I have four brothers".
In this case, if the person asking the question, wants to ask "which one of the four", how one should you ask?
Is it "Which one of the four brothers are you?"
Possible answer might be "I am third one", "I am the oldest",

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