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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Using 'it' or 'they' to reference hair

Hi which one of the following is correct?

  1. I have red hair. It is long.
  2. I have red hair. They are long.
Thank you!
  

Top answer

I have red hair. It is long.

— Mister Micawber

  • I have red hair.
  • It is long.
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I have red hair. It is long.
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Mister Micawber thanks! So is using 'they' wrong or is using 'it' more correct?
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'They' is wrong when talking about a head of hair:

She has nice hair: it is long and silky.

There're three hairs in my soup; they are long and repulsive.
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