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Anonymous Posted 6 years ago
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Singular or plural

Hey there,

John was happy for the same reason that Mike and every other doctor after him was/were happy.

Since it's Mike and several other guys, it should be plural WERE is what i think.

Let me know, please. thank you.

  

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anonymous Hey there, John was happy for the same reason that Mike and every other doctor after him was/ were happy. Since it's Mike and several other guys, it should be plural WERE is what I think. Let me know, please.

— CalifJim

  • anonymous Hey there, John was happy for the same reason that Mike and every other doctor after him was/ were happy.
  • Since it's Mike and several other guys, it should be plural WERE is what I think.
  • Let me know, please.
  • thank you.
  • Correct.
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anonymous

Hey there,

John was happy for the same reason that Mike and every other doctor after him was/were happy.

Since it's Mike and several other guys, it should be plural WERE is what I think.

Let me know, please. thank you.

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