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Vvz Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

May subjects with one objects each

Hi, how do we handle phrases like "the bidders must submit a bid / bids (...)"?
  

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Each bidder must submit a bid...

— Holyduke

  • Each bidder must submit a bid...
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Each bidder must submit a bid...
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Yes, I understand this works, but what if I just have to use plural for the subject. I not say in this particular case, but theoretically. Or is it plain wrong to construct such phrases?
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The bidders must each submit a bid.

heh heh Emotion: smile
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Thank, though it still sounds like a workaround to me Emotion: smile
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If you mean the requirement is for each bidder to submit at least one bid, then

'The bidders must (each) submit a bid' should work fine.
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Yes, that's what I mean. Thank you for reassuring.
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