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which one is correct?
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moemendhia
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which one is correct?
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Please tel me which one is correct : 1-This is a table and two chairs . 2-These are a table and two chairs . |
12 Apr 2015
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TamiSotelo
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Number 2, since the words "these" or "this" is introducing a group of 3 objects, you should use the plural form. |
12 Apr 2015
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jannabanna
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Hi, As a Brit., I would use number 1: There’s a table and two chairs in the room. The verb form usually follows the first noun (singular or plural) in the sentence. It would be very strange to say: There are a table and two chairs in the room. I personally have never heard it said like that. Let �s see if other native speakers think the same. If in doubt change the sentence around like this: There are two chairs and a table in the room. Janet
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12 Apr 2015
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yanogator
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But, Janna, the question used "This is", not "There is", so there is more to it. First, I agree that we use "is". However, this sentence would only be used in teaching vocabulary. This is a door. This is a book. This is a table and two chairs. In any regular conversation, you would ay either "Here is a table and two chairs" or, as she said, "There is a table and two chairs in the room." Bruce |
12 Apr 2015
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redcamarocruiser
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I would say this is for the reason listed above that the first word mentioned is singular. |
12 Apr 2015
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cunliffe
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Yes, we go by the first noun, so in should be �is �. The reason it sounds odd is, as others have pointed out, it wouldn �t be really what is said; not a natural utterance. |
12 Apr 2015
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moemendhia
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thank you all so much , very kind of you :)) |
12 Apr 2015
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