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Chenyincheng Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Where

Hi guys

Which of the following is correct?

Where is John and Peter?

Where are John and Peter?

I think "Where are" should be correct, but "Where is" sounds more natural to me. I don't know why...

Thank you
  

Top answer

Where are John and Peter? Is is often said because (1) the speaker is thinking of them one at a time and (2) where's is easier to say than where're.

  • Where are John and Peter?
  • Is is often said because (1) the speaker is thinking of them one at a time and (2) where's is easier to say than where're.
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Where are John and Peter?

Is is often said because (1) the speaker is thinking of them one at a time and (2) where's is easier to say than where're.
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Mister MicawberWhere are John and Peter?

Is is often said because (1) the speaker is thinking of them one at a time and (2) where's is easier to say than where're.



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