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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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The book indicated that
"Maybe we're not as rich as they, but I bet we're a lot happier"
Why is it they? instead of them???
"Maybe we're not as rich as they, but I bet we're a lot happier"
Why is it they? instead of them???
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Both options are open nowadays, but many grammarians find 'them' too informal, while others find 'they' slightly hyper-formal. I always suggest the safe road: "Maybe we're not as rich as they are , but I bet we're a lot happier
- Both options are open nowadays, but many grammarians find 'them' too informal, while others find 'they' slightly hyper-formal.
- I always suggest the safe road: "Maybe we're not as rich as they are , but I bet we're a lot happier
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Both options are open nowadays, but many grammarians find 'them' too informal, while others find 'they' slightly hyper-formal. I always suggest the safe road:
"Maybe we're not as rich as they are, but I bet we're a lot happier
"Maybe we're not as rich as they are, but I bet we're a lot happier
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