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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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Their
Hi,
"In Minnesota and in Missouri the victories for Mr Santorum, who has been running a shoestring campaign, was nothing if not overwhelming. He trounced Mr Romney in the latter 55 per cent to 25 per cent. In the former he won 45 per cent to 27 per cent for Mr Paul. Mr Romney, who cancelled a visit to the state this week at the last moment, was third with a humble 17 per cent in spite of the backing their of former governor and candidate Tim Pawlenty." [From The Independent.]
Whom does the proposition "their" refer to in this context?
Thank you.
"In Minnesota and in Missouri the victories for Mr Santorum, who has been running a shoestring campaign, was nothing if not overwhelming. He trounced Mr Romney in the latter 55 per cent to 25 per cent. In the former he won 45 per cent to 27 per cent for Mr Paul. Mr Romney, who cancelled a visit to the state this week at the last moment, was third with a humble 17 per cent in spite of the backing their of former governor and candidate Tim Pawlenty." [From The Independent.]
Whom does the proposition "their" refer to in this context?
Thank you.
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It's a typo for there. Note that 'their' is a pronoun , not a pr e position. Rover
- It's a typo for there.
- Note that 'their' is a pronoun , not a pr e position.
- Rover
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It's a typo for there.
Note that 'their' is a pronoun, not a preposition.
Rover
Note that 'their' is a pronoun, not a preposition.
Rover
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Thank you, Rover, for your correction. Of course, it is a pronoun and it's been exactly what I have on mind. Just a sllip of the tongue, sorry.
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