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Seiichi MYOGA
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 Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 2:05 am Post subject: what follows "than you or I" |
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Do you think (1) sounds awkward while (2) sounds natural?
(1) He is no more a terrorist than you or I am.
(2) He is no more a terrorist than you or I are.
Thank you in advacne
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rice07
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| Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 4:37 am Post subject: |
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Hi
When two subjects are joined by or the verb is usually singular if the second subject is singular, and plural if it is plural. Compare:
-- There's no room- either two chairs or a table has got to be moved.
-- There's no room- either a table or two chairs have got to be moved. |
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Seiichi MYOGA
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| Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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rice07, are you saying that (1) is acceptable while (2) is not?
(1) He is no more a terrorist than you or I am.
(2) He is no more a terrorist than you or I are.
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rice07
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| Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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rice07, are you saying that (1) is acceptable while (2) is not?
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Yes. (1) is correct. |
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Seiichi MYOGA
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| Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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Dear rice07,
I appreciate your help and comments.
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