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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
the Republicans and Democrats
The two political parties that dominate American politics are the Republicans and Democrats.
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Why does the single party either Republicans or the Democrats use the plural forms instead of the singular? Thanks.
Hi,
Why does the single party either Republicans or the Democrats use the plural forms instead of the singular? Thanks.
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The Republican party is composed of many Republicans; the Democratic Party is composed of many Democrats. Either designation may be used.
- The Republican party is composed of many Republicans; the Democratic Party is composed of many Democrats.
- Either designation may be used.
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The Republican party is composed of many Republicans; the Democratic Party is composed of many Democrats. Either designation may be used.
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The Republican party is composed of many Republicans; the Democratic Party is composed of many Democrats. Either designation may be used.
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Mister Micawber.Thanks, Mister.
The Republican party is composed of many Republicans; the Democratic Party is composed of many Democrats. Either designation may be used.
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To make sure I get it right, do you mean the Republicans equals the Republican party and so on?
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That's right, in your sentence. Of course, if I said that two Republicans live in my garage, that would not = the Republican Party!
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That's right, in your sentence. Of course, if I said that two Republicans live in my garage, that would not = the Republican Party!
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