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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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It/this
When the factory closes, it/this will mean 500 people losing their jobs.
Are both of them acceptable? Which one is better? You are much appreciated.
Are both of them acceptable? Which one is better? You are much appreciated.
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Hi, When the factory closes, it/this will mean 500 people losing their jobs. Are both of them acceptable? Which one is better?
- Hi, When the factory closes, it/this will mean 500 people losing their jobs.
- Are both of them acceptable?
- Which one is better?
- Both are fine.
- I think 'it' would be the more common choice.
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Hi,
When the factory closes, it/this will mean 500 people losing their jobs.
Are both of them acceptable? Which one is better?
Both are fine. I think 'it' would be the more common choice.
Clive
When the factory closes, it/this will mean 500 people losing their jobs.
Are both of them acceptable? Which one is better?
Both are fine. I think 'it' would be the more common choice.
Clive
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AnonymousWhen the factory closes, it/this will mean 500 people losing their jobs.I agree that both are correct, and I'd probably use either one without hesitation; but I sense an antecedent problem:
If we say, "When the factory closes it/this will be demolished," I believe we must choose "it."
In the OP, the real antecedent doesn't e
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