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Guyper Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
She Vs. It
I realize that native speakers refer to cars as she instead of it.
Is it the same case for buses, bicycles, yachts and trains?
Thank you
Is it the same case for buses, bicycles, yachts and trains?
Thank you
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Ships and boats of all types (including yachts) are frequently termed "she". Other types of vehicle or machinery can be termed "she", most often when the speaker feels a special affection towards them. However, this is less common than with ships and boats, and it may sound odd in ordinary contexts.
- Ships and boats of all types (including yachts) are frequently termed "she".
- Other types of vehicle or machinery can be termed "she", most often when the speaker feels a special affection towards them.
- However, this is less common than with ships and boats, and it may sound odd in ordinary contexts.
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Ships and boats of all types (including yachts) are frequently termed "she".
Other types of vehicle or machinery can be termed "she", most often when the speaker feels a special affection towards them. However, this is less common than with ships and boats, and it may sound odd in ordinary contexts.
Other types of vehicle or machinery can be termed "she", most often when the speaker feels a special affection towards them. However, this is less common than with ships and boats, and it may sound odd in ordinary contexts.
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GuyperI realize that native speakers refer to cars as she instead of it.If you add the word some before native speakers, you would be correct. Some native speakers choose to do that but, it's not common or necessary.
GuyperIs it the same case for buses, bicycles, yachts and trains?It's n
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