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  1. 15-Oct-2003, 20:32 #1
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    Default Grammatical question

    :D Hi

    I have a gramatical question on a news article I produced. The question is which phrase is correct grammatically..?

    "Their raw potential..."
    "They're raw potential..."

    This is really doing my head right in. :mad:

    Can someone help..please..!

    I will be enternally grateful.

    A x
  2. 15-Oct-2003, 21:23 #2
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    "Their raw potential..." = the raw potential of someone or a group

    "They're raw potential..." = they are raw potential

    I'll let you choose which is correct.
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  3. 15-Oct-2003, 22:47 #3
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    I've made my choice.

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