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Matthew Wai Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
If someone makes such a mistake, one will be dismissed.
Is it wrong to use "one"?
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How about, "If someone makes such a mistake, they (or s/he) will be dismissed"?
- How about, "If someone makes such a mistake, they (or s/he) will be dismissed"?
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How about, "If someone makes such a mistake, they (or s/he) will be dismissed"?
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Matthew WaiI know "they" or "s/he" can be used, but how about "one"?If one makes such a mistake, one will be dismissed.
It sounds very formal to me, however.
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If anyone makes such a mistake, one will be dismissed.
Similarly, is "one" also unacceptable here?
Similarly, is "one" also unacceptable here?
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