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Old 18-Jun-2006, 05:00
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Hello there, why the "wishes" takes singular place?

For example: Best wishes from John.


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Old 18-Jun-2006, 05:25
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Originally Posted by kahhong
Hello there, why the "wishes" takes singular place?
For example: Best wishes from John.
Thank You
It doesn't take a singular. The 'wishes' are the object of the sentence - "John gives you best wishes."

What would you have 'wishes' agree with in number?
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