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 Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:08 pm Post subject: This pair of gloves fits me well. I'll take it/them. |
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This pair of gloves fits me well. I�ll take ( ).
1. it
2. them
Which is correct and natural English, #1 or #2 above?
I think #2 is, but I�m not sure. |
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dragn
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This pair of gloves fits me well. I�ll take ( ).
1. it
2. them
Which is correct and natural English, #1 or #2 above?
I think #2 is, but I�m not sure. |
Yes, you're right. It must be 2. them. As soon as you refer back to a pair of things that were mentioned in a previous sentence, you are not referring to the pair; you are referring to the things themselves. You must use the plural.
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