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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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0When using which in the following context, should the word that follows it be singular or plural?02br
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00I've passed my exams and I've got a place at university, which MEAN/MEANS my life will change...02br
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00Not a great example; basically, what I'm asking is if there are two subjects before which, should this result in mean or means being chosen?02br
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0 Others may disagree, but I definitely go with 'means', making it sound good, at least. 0-

— Philip

  • 0 Others may disagree, but I definitely go with 'means', making it sound good, at least.
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0 Others may disagree, but I definitely go with 'means', making it sound good, at least. 0-
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0Use "means". The fact that you are using the verb "to mean" usually causes the listener to take the whole preceding clause as one idea.02br
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00Also:02br
00Beans and rice, which IS a choice on the menu, is good.02br
00(The menu says "Beans and rice: $3.00")02br
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00But:02br
00Beans and rice, which ARE two of my fa
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01cite10Philip12cite10Others may disagree, but I definitely go with 'means', making it sound good, at least.12blockquote
10Hi Philip02br
00No one with a basic knowledge of English grammar will disagree. The antecedent is the entire main clause.02br
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