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Knightofsports Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

who/that

I'm surprised you wouldn't tell a white lie to someone that/who you'll never see again.

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Knightofsports I'm surprised you wouldn't tell a white lie to someone that/who you'll never see again. OK both ways. I'd probably say 'that'.

— CalifJim

  • Knightofsports I'm surprised you wouldn't tell a white lie to someone that/who you'll never see again.
  • OK both ways.
  • I'd probably say 'that'.
  • CJ
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KnightofsportsI'm surprised you wouldn't tell a white lie to someone that/who you'll never see again.
OK both ways. I'd probably say 'that'.

CJ
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CalifJim KnightofsportsI'm surprised you wouldn't tell a white lie to someone that/who you'll never see again.OK both ways. I'd probably say 'that'.CJ
Shouldn't who always follow a living thing?
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KnightofsportsShouldn't who always follow a living thing?
I think you mean 'person'. Dogs are living things, but we don't say things like "the dog who lives here" when referring to someone's pet dog.
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