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Old 07-Dec-2007, 18:59
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Default Re: this is and these are
Hello,
I think it depends on the purpose you are using the sentence for:
1) If you are introducing these two persons I think you can say:
This is mary and jane.
2) But if your showing them you say:
These are mary and jane.
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