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Chariot Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
onely child
He is the only child of the family.
They are the only child / children of their families. 2
Which sentence in 2 is correct? I try to say that each of them is the only child of his family. Thanks a lot.
They are the only child / children of their families. 2
Which sentence in 2 is correct? I try to say that each of them is the only child of his family. Thanks a lot.
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Lone might be better: They are the lone children of their families. Each of them is the lone child of his/her (respective) family.
- Lone might be better: They are the lone children of their families.
- Each of them is the lone child of his/her (respective) family.
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Lone might be better:
They are the lone children of their families.
Each of them is the lone child of his/her (respective) family.
They are the lone children of their families.
Each of them is the lone child of his/her (respective) family.
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"Only child" is a pretty common expression.
He is an only child or Each is an only child is all you need to say to make it clear.
He is an only child or Each is an only child is all you need to say to make it clear.
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