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Snarf Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Were vs. Was in This Case
His ability to sense others and his understanding of the puzzle were improving every day.
Is "were" right there, since I am referring to two different things? I'm thinking that "was" would be wrong because it isn't just one thing that is improving; it is two. Yet, when I say it in my head, "was" seems to sound okay to me. I'm confused.
Thanks.
Is "were" right there, since I am referring to two different things? I'm thinking that "was" would be wrong because it isn't just one thing that is improving; it is two. Yet, when I say it in my head, "was" seems to sound okay to me. I'm confused.
Thanks.
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Only 'were' works. The two things cannot be considered together as one thing in the way that 'fish and chips' can.
- Only 'were' works.
- The two things cannot be considered together as one thing in the way that 'fish and chips' can.
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Only 'were' works. The two things cannot be considered together as one thing in the way that 'fish and chips' can.
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