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Tamguatlay Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
look vs looks
Ernest approached Colin's parents with the idea that he look / looks after the boy while they were at work.
Can either Verb be used?
Thanks.
Can either Verb be used?
Thanks.
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Yes, "look" is good. "
- Yes, "look" is good.
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Yes, "look" is good.
"Ernest approached Colin's parents with the idea that he look after the boy while they were at work."
"Ernest approached Colin's parents with the idea that he look after the boy while they were at work."
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Traditionally, 'look' is the proper (subjunctive) form. Current writers often don't use the subjunctive as much as those of yore.
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