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Vsuresh Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Sentence check

Hi

Can you tell me whether they is the correct pronoun here?

"I want her and her family must be helped when they are coming up in life."
  

Top answer

they is fine. But you can't say want ... must .

— CalifJim

  • they is fine.
  • But you can't say want ...
  • must .
  • I want her and her family to be helped ...
  • CJ
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they is fine. But you can't say want ... must.

I want her and her family to be helped ...

CJ
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The correct pronoun for that portion of the sentence is, "they." However, the rest of your sentence has some incorrect grammar and wording. I think I understand the meaning correctly,though, so here are a few suggestions:

"I want her and her family to receive help when they are coming up in life."

"I desire that she and her family would receive help when they are coming up in lif
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Thank you CJ and Sbolton.

I have understood the mistake I have committed.
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