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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Placement of proper noun versus pronoun

When used in a sentence, a proper noun has superiority over a pronoun, correct? For example: "General Motors and I look foward to hearing from you." Not, "I and General Motors look forward to hearing from you."

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There is no such rule. A rule of courtesy is that the other person (or entity) is mentioned before oneself.

— Mister Micawber

  • There is no such rule.
  • A rule of courtesy is that the other person (or entity) is mentioned before oneself.
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There is no such rule. A rule of courtesy is that the other person (or entity) is mentioned before oneself.
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