Usage of "any"
Hi there, are the following sentences correct? As an English speaker which one would you prefer? I admit I have asked many questions regarding any. Still I have some doubts.
- If any student is interested in joining the programme, he or she is requested to contact the authority.
- If any students are interested in joining the programme, they are requested to contact the authority.
- Any student interested in joining the programme is requested to contact the authority.
- Any students interested in joining the programme are requested to contact the authority.
Please confirm as an English speaker or as an English teacher which one you would prefer.
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They all seem OK to me, as a teacher and as a native speaker, except I wouldn't say 'the authority'. I'd probably say eg Students interested in joining the programme are requested to contact the office.
- They all seem OK to me, as a teacher and as a native speaker, except I wouldn't say 'the authority'.
- I'd probably say eg Students interested in joining the programme are requested to contact the office.
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They all seem OK to me, as a teacher and as a native speaker, except I wouldn't say 'the authority'.
I'd probably say
eg Students interested in joining the programme are requested to contact the office.
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