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... means has been considered.
* all
* both
* all the
* every
Which option is correct? What does this sentence mean? What does "means" mean in this context?
* all
* both
* all the
* every
Which option is correct? What does this sentence mean? What does "means" mean in this context?
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"means" refers to a method or way of achieving something. The correct answer is "every". Though it appears plural, "means", in this sense, can be either singular or plural.
- "means" refers to a method or way of achieving something.
- The correct answer is "every".
- Though it appears plural, "means", in this sense, can be either singular or plural.
- Thus: Every means has been considered.
- (treated as singular) All means have been considered.
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"means" refers to a method or way of achieving something. The correct answer is "every".
Though it appears plural, "means", in this sense, can be either singular or plural. Thus:
Every means has been considered. (treated as singular)
All means have been considered. (treated as plural)
Though it appears plural, "means", in this sense, can be either singular or plural. Thus:
Every means has been considered. (treated as singular)
All means have been considered. (treated as plural)
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