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Haddie Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Which ones?
1) They were playing on/at the beach.
2) The media are/is not telling the truth.
2) The media are/is not telling the truth.
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1) Either works, at carrying a meaning closer to near . 2) Technically, media is the plural form of medium . Ironically, the media must bear the responsibility for its frequent misuse, resulting in confusion as to the proper form.
- 1) Either works, at carrying a meaning closer to near .
- 2) Technically, media is the plural form of medium .
- Ironically, the media must bear the responsibility for its frequent misuse, resulting in confusion as to the proper form.
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1) Either works, at carrying a meaning closer to near.
2) Technically, media is the plural form of medium. Ironically, the media must bear the responsibility for its frequent misuse, resulting in confusion as to the proper form.
2) Technically, media is the plural form of medium. Ironically, the media must bear the responsibility for its frequent misuse, resulting in confusion as to the proper form.
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Thank you Philip.
I believe 'media are' is grammatically accurate. 'Media is' is considered a forgivable error because of a widespread misuse.
I believe 'media are' is grammatically accurate. 'Media is' is considered a forgivable error because of a widespread misuse.
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Haddie forgivable error because of a widespread misuse.I think that's what is responsible for most changes in languages.
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