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Old 14-Nov-2004, 04:37
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Default Re: This / These

Thanks guys.

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1. These (plural) here are pencils (plural).)
What's the subject and verb for the one above? Is the subject 'these here' or just 'these'? The verb is 'are' right?

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/defi...9211&dict=CALD
Does 'earngins' has to be plural?

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/defi...4521&dict=CALD
What do these mean? If 'earning' has to be plural, why?
1. Average earnings for skilled workers are rising.
2. An Average earning for skilled workers are rising.
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