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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Is/are

Hi.

Is it correct to say:

"Where's all the books?"

Isn't it supposed to be "where are..."?

I saw it in some Brritish TV show (twice), and according to the grammar rules I've learned it's not correct, what do you say?

Thanks
  

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No it isn't correct but is is heard in the UK. In everyday conversation people's dialog may not be always grammatically correct and so the TV reflects that.

— Dave Phillips

  • No it isn't correct but is is heard in the UK.
  • In everyday conversation people's dialog may not be always grammatically correct and so the TV reflects that.
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No it isn't correct but is is heard in the UK. In everyday conversation people's dialog may not be always grammatically correct and so the TV reflects that.
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You'll here "Where's...? and "There's... " as a contraction for plural things quite often. You won't hear "Where is the books?" or "There is two dogs" but "There's..." and "Where's...?" is so easily said that they are used for plurals in spoken English all the time. Just don't use it in writing.
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