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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Subject verb agreement
Hi, I understand the principle of using a plural verb for a compound subject but in the latter phrase of the ollowing sentence, it just seems to read better with a singular verb. Is it wrong?
Your father and I deeply appreciate your coming to the anniversary, as does Dr. Watson and, of course, all the children.
should it be , as do Dr. Watson, and, of course, all the children?
Your father and I deeply appreciate your coming to the anniversary, as does Dr. Watson and, of course, all the children.
should it be , as do Dr. Watson, and, of course, all the children?
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I find both versions acceptable. It seems to me that to be "technically correct" it should be as do Dr. Watson and, ...
- I find both versions acceptable.
- It seems to me that to be "technically correct" it should be as do Dr.
- Watson and, ...
- CJ
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I find both versions acceptable. It seems to me that to be "technically correct" it should be as do Dr. Watson and, ...
CJ
CJ
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