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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Someone I know?

In the following dialog, which of the answers from B is correct?

A: I'm seeing someone.
B: Really? Someone I know?
B: Really? Anyone I know?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

B: Really? Someone I know?

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  • B: Really?
  • Someone I know?
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10 Answers
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B: Really? Someone I know?
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I hear both, depending on the reaction you wish to indicate. (Ouch! this is one of N2G's person-switches!)
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A: I'm seeing a few persons/people.

B: Really? Anyone I know?
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Anonymouswhich of the answers from B is correct?
While both are correct, the second is more usual. anyone goes most naturally with a question.
CJ
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Avangi (Ouch! this is one of N2G's person-switches!)
Avangi, are you talking about the discussion about "I would talk to your husband", me taking the role of the person I'm talking to?
If so, I don't see how they are related
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CalifJim
Anonymouswhich of the answers from B is correct?
While both are correct, the second is more usual. anyone goes most naturally with a question.

CJ

To my ears too.

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Not related specifically to any one example. More related to your contention that "native speakers" have a habit of switching to "you" out of a clear sky, with no particular justification - in the process of trying to explain some general principle of life.
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New2grammar
Avangi (Ouch! this is one of N2G's person-switches!)
Avangi, are you talking about the discussion about "I would talk to your husband", me taking the role of the person I'm talking to? / If so, I don't see how they are related
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I have to say, I still have difficulty with one vs you. It's not the easiest thing to learn.
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