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Whatchadoin Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Plural or singular

What do girls do when they get married?
What does a girl do when she get married?

Which one should I use in such cases? Plural or singular?
Yes, I know that the question is nonsense but it's just an example.

Thanks.
  

Top answer

You need to change 'get' to 'gets' in the 2nd sentence; then you can use either without fear or favour.

— Mister Micawber

  • You need to change 'get' to 'gets' in the 2nd sentence; then you can use either without fear or favour.
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You need to change 'get' to 'gets' in the 2nd sentence; then you can use either without fear or favour.
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Are both used by native speakers?
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Yes, indeed—in abundance.
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