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Tamguatlay Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Which words should I use?

The pair of running shoes was/were sold at a discounted price.Joel wanted to buy it/them.

Which words should I use?

Thanks.
  

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The pair of running shoes was sold at a discounted price. Joel wanted to buy it/them.

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  • The pair of running shoes was sold at a discounted price.
  • Joel wanted to buy it/them.
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The pair of running shoes was sold at a discounted price. Joel wanted to buy it/them.
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Aspara GusThe pair of running shoes was sold at a discounted price. Joel wanted to buy it/them.
As for the second sentence, should it be "it" or "them"?

Thanks.
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tamguatlayAs for the second sentence, should it be "it" or "them"?
Either works, as I indicated.
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tamguatlayshould it be "it" or "them"?
Hi,

As Aspara Gus has suggested, It could be either, tamguatlay, depending on what you want to emphasize. The 'it' deontes the 'pair' and the 'them' to 'shoes'.
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Aspara GusEither works, as I indicated.
Oops... I couldn't see your reply!  :-P
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