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Tashiro Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Singular VS plural

Hi, teachers. Please help me.

"I'll also need these contracts to get to Tokyo by Friday. Send it to the home of the president of the company."
http://www.eslpod.com/website/show_podcast.php?issue_id=6642126

I think "it" is "these contracts". But why not "them", but "it"?
  

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" They both understand that he's talking about the envelope. I understand your point. It doesn't seem like good grammar.

— Avangi

  • " They both understand that he's talking about the envelope.
  • I understand your point.
  • It doesn't seem like good grammar.
  • If you had the video, you probably wouldn't even notice the lack of agreement.
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I suspect he's holding a sealed envelope in his hand and gesturing to Maria as he says, "these contracts." They both understand that he's talking about the envelope.

I understand your point. It doesn't seem like good grammar. If you had the video, you probably wouldn't even notice the lack of agreement.

Edit. Sorry, I mixed up Maria and Sam. I guess Maria's ho
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Thank you for your quick reply.
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