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OP I have been messaging back and forth with my young Italian friend, and mentioned that some of my non-native English speaking friends seem to have learned British English. He asked me to come up with some examples, and I thought of one that raised a question in my mind.
Okay--I know that you-all consider at least some group nouns as plural: The family are coming to watch the daughter play basketball; the team have been doing very well this season. (OH that sounds so wrong to my ears!) Does this follow along in every instance? Do you-all say, for ex., The team have ten eager substitute players?
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Query for Brit-speakers Jackie 01/15/10 02:57 AM Re: Query for Brit-speakers LukeJavan8 01/15/10 09:15 PM Re: Query for Brit-speakers zmjezhd 01/15/10 10:47 PM
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