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Junkomama



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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 2:22 pm    Post subject: together Reply with quote

I thought "go together" could be used only when the subject is plural, such as "Shall we go together?" or "Let's go together."
And I think "I'm going there. Would you go together?" or "I'm going there. Why don't you come together?" are strange.
Am I correct?
If so, should I put "with" at the end of the following sentence?
If you are coming, I'm not going! You find someone to go together!
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Suzanne



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PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 11:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You're correct! "Together" means more than one, so it's used with plural subjects.

"I'm going there. Would you go together?" or "I'm going there. Why don't you come together?" are strange.
Am I correct? YES! You could say, "I'm going there. Let's go together." or "I'm going there. Do you want to go together." or "I'm going there. Why don't we go together?"

If so, should I put "with" at the end of the following sentence?
If you are coming, I'm not going! You find someone to go together!

No, it would be better to say, "If you are coming, then I'm not going! You'll have to find someone else to go with."
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Junkomama



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PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you so much for your answer, Suzanne-san!!
I'd like to make sure about the following points.

1. I'm going there. Do you want to go together/go with me/come with me?
All are OK?

2. You'll have to find someone else to go with/ go together.
Is "go together" also OK?
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Suzanne



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PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2008 5:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

1. I'm going there. Do you want to go together/go with me/come with me?
All are OK? YES! Good job!
2. You'll have to find someone else to go with/ go together.
Is "go together" also OK?No, "go with" is correct.

Good for you! Sometimes, these little grammar points are tricky.
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Junkomama



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PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2008 7:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks a lot Suzanne-san!!

With regards,
Junkomama
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