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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Which of the following is correct?

Hi, may I know which of the following is correct?

In Singapore, Xbox games often get a release date that is same as the U.S'

or

In Singapore, Xbox games often get release dates that are same as the U.S'

Thank you.
  

Top answer

Hi, The first sentence is correct only when one game is released at that time. The second sentence is correct when there are more than one or two games released at a same time. Pooja.

— Pooja123

  • Hi, The first sentence is correct only when one game is released at that time.
  • The second sentence is correct when there are more than one or two games released at a same time.
  • Pooja.
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Hi,

The first sentence is correct only when one game is released at that time. The second sentence is correct when there are more than one or two games released at a same time.

Pooja.
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Hi,

Neither is correct.

In Singapore, Xbox games often have / get the same release dates as those in the U.S. do.

Regards
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Regards ,

I get you. But i have a doubt , why can't the sentence be

"In Singapore, Xbox games often gets the same release dates as those in the US.

Pooja.
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"In Singapore, Xbox games often gets the same release dates as those in the US."

This is gramatically wrong. Gets cannot be used with plural words. It can be

"In Singapore, Xbox games often get the same release dates as those in the US."
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I totally agree with vvr.
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So do I................................
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