Questions tagged [distributives]
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Are the verbs [**Did**] and **[do]** plural or singular in the sentence below?
In the first sentence that starts off with a verb and ask a question "Did you do [that]?" I only understand that this question has [that] which stands alone from a noun and it is singular. ...
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Why doesn't the general rule apply to this sentence and a plural noun and plural verb is used instead of singular noun and verb?
In this sentence,
Which of those would you like?
Here is what I understand that words like ''which" and "none" are singular and can be plural. The word "which" is a relative ...
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The word [these] is plural distributive pronoun and the two verbs "like" and buy" are singular. Why is that please?
In the second sentence above that states "I'd like to buy [these]" The general rule is that if you use a singular noun you must use a singular verb and if you use a plural noun you must you ...
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Can you explain in what way do the distributive pronoun in the following sentences stand alone?
rule: You can use distributive pronouns as a stand alone or by themselves. In what way does the distributive pronoun stand alone in the following sentences? Does this mean they stand alone without a ...
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Using a plural possessive pronoun for a singular noun?
I am aware that this structure is called "distributive plurals". However, after much research, I feel no closer to the answer. I am writing for a website where the gender of the Members is ...
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Grammatical function of "neither"
What's the grammatical function of "neither", in the following?
What day is it today - the 18th or the 19th? Neither. it's the 20th.
Any response would be appreciated.
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Distributive Singular/Plural [duplicate]
Which one of the below sentences is correct?
Celebrities often face troubles maintaining the privacy of their lifestyles.
Celebrities often face troubles maintaining the privacy of their ...
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Distributives in English
I understood the most of it, but not ..... word
( Either - every - each - neither )
Which word should I use and why ?
If I used each is that mean I didn't understand all of it ?