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Debpriya De Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Plural pronouns
Can we use plural pronouns instead of singular just for effect, as in "We are sorry" even when there is only one person involved ?
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I'm sure you can if you're speaking on behalf of a company/organization/goverment etc.
- I'm sure you can if you're speaking on behalf of a company/organization/goverment etc.
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I'm sure you can if you're speaking on behalf of a company/organization/goverment etc.
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Hi,
I agree.
There is also what is termed the royal 'we', traditionally used by monarchs.
It's mainly on formal occasions, and may be interpreted as the monarch speaking as if he personifies the whole realm.
Perhaps the most famous instance is Queen Victoria's remark that 'We are not amused'.
For more detail, including some funny stuff, look her
I agree.
There is also what is termed the royal 'we', traditionally used by monarchs.
It's mainly on formal occasions, and may be interpreted as the monarch speaking as if he personifies the whole realm.
Perhaps the most famous instance is Queen Victoria's remark that 'We are not amused'.
For more detail, including some funny stuff, look her
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