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Napoleonponapa Posted 17 years ago
If I use " whatever books" in plural, then should I use "is or are" in the above sentence? Is " whatever book" the subject of the sentence or " whatever book you want to read " the subject of the sentence? thanks
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The use of word " whatever"?
1) Whatever book you want to buy is not available on the market.
If I use " whatever books" in plural, then should I use "is or are" in the above sentence? Is " whatever book" the subject of the sentence or " whatever book you want to read " the subject of the sentence? thanks
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" I'd say that the grammatical subject of the sentence is the noun phrase "whatever book(s) you want to buy". The sentence reads a little oddly to me, and I'm not sure what context you have in mind. " is more natural for me.
- " I'd say that the grammatical subject of the sentence is the noun phrase "whatever book(s) you want to buy".
- The sentence reads a little oddly to me, and I'm not sure what context you have in mind.
- " is more natural for me.
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"Whatever book you want to buy is..."
"Whatever books you want to buy are..."
I'd say that the grammatical subject of the sentence is the noun phrase "whatever book(s) you want to buy".
The sentence reads a little oddly to me, and I'm not sure what context you have in mind. I suppose it could be said by a rude bookshop assistant who just want
"Whatever books you want to buy are..."
I'd say that the grammatical subject of the sentence is the noun phrase "whatever book(s) you want to buy".
The sentence reads a little oddly to me, and I'm not sure what context you have in mind. I suppose it could be said by a rude bookshop assistant who just want
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