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AnonymousIs it 'see and meet' or 'sees and meets' in this sentence?

You may use either. This particular grammar point is in flux. The conservative style is 'see/meet'.

Mister Micawber AnonymousIs it 'see and meet' or 'sees and meets' in this sentence?You may use either. This particular grammar point is in flux. The conservative style is 'see/meet'.

Thanks teacher. I also thought that both were possible for some reason but the sees/meets version sounded better for some reason.

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Anonymous"This grammar point is in flux"?

The perception of correctness is changing.

Anonymous"the conservative style is see/meet

It is the stricter, older version.

Mister Micawber Anonymous"This grammar point is in flux"?The perception of correctness is changing.Anonymous"the conservative style is see/meetIt is the stricter, older version.

I see. So in formal writing, not only in conversation, both are considered correct, right?

AnonymousSo in formal writing, not only in conversation, both are considered correct, right?

It will depend upon your editor or teacher.

Mister Micawber AnonymousSo in formal writing, not only in conversation, both are considered correct, right?It will depend upon your editor or teacher.

I see. But grammatically speaking they are both correct, which is my understanding from what you said. Am I right?

It will depend upon your editor or teacher. I am not going to take the blame for any flak you get.

Mister MicawberIt will depend upon your editor or teacher. I am not going to take the blame for any flak you get.

I understand that teacher. But I would just like to know for myself if both are grammatically correct, regardless of what my teacher or editor thinks.

Yes. Mr M said so in post #2.

Rover_KEYes. Mr M said so in post #2.

Thanks a lot for your confirmation.