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John liao Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

verb position

1.I think the first thing we need to do is study.
2.I think the first thing is we need to study.

Both of them are right or not?
  

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john liao Both of them are right or not? Not. #2 is not possible unless used differently.

— Mister Micawber

  • john liao Both of them are right or not?
  • Not.
  • #2 is not possible unless used differently.
  • as here: 2a.
  • I think the first thing we need to study is her CV.
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john liaoBoth of them are right or not?
Not. #2 is not possible unless used differently. as here:

2a. I think the first thing we need to study is her CV.
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Does it make sense too?
I think the first thing is we need to study her CV.
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john liaoDoes it make sense too?I think the first thing is we need to study her CV.
Yes. It is informal.
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