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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Verb Subject Agreement do/does?
A client of mine has headed their leaflet, 'Do you or Someone you Know Need Help?'
I think it should be 'Do you or Does Someone you Know Need Help?' but I've not been able to find any clarification. Which is correct, or is it a matter of choice?
I think it should be 'Do you or Does Someone you Know Need Help?' but I've not been able to find any clarification. Which is correct, or is it a matter of choice?
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It is really a matter of choice, though your perception of the grammar is correct. Compare: My sisters or my brother is coming. My brother or my sisters are coming.
- It is really a matter of choice, though your perception of the grammar is correct.
- Compare: My sisters or my brother is coming.
- My brother or my sisters are coming.
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It is really a matter of choice, though your perception of the grammar is correct. Compare:
My sisters or my brother is coming.
My brother or my sisters are coming.
My sisters or my brother is coming.
My brother or my sisters are coming.
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