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Old 29-Jun-2004, 05:27
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Mother's Day and Father's Day are merely a sign of love.

should it be Mother's Day and Father's Day are merely signs of love.
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I THINK WE SHOULD HAVE A DAY TO EXPRESS OUR LOVE TO OUR PARENTS, SO FATHER AND MOTHER'S DAY GIVE US A OPPORTUNTY TO DO THOSE THING.OTHERWISE WE WOULD FORGET THE LOVE WE SHOULD GIVE TO THEM.
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I like both ways. :D

1. In their own right, separately, Mother's Day and Father's Day are merely a sign of love. :D

2. Together, Mother's Day and Father's Day are merely signs of love. :D


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I THINK WE SHOULD HAVE A DAY TO EXPRESS OUR LOVE TO OUR PARENTS, SO FATHER AND MOTHER'S DAY GIVE US A OPPORTUNTY TO DO THOSE THING.OTHERWISE WE WOULD FORGET THE LOVE WE SHOULD GIVE TO THEM.
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I like both ways. :D

1. In their own right, separately, Mother's Day and Father's Day are merely a sign of love. :D

2. Together, Mother's Day and Father's Day are merely signs of love. :D


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Mother's Day and Father's Day are merely a sign of love.

should it be Mother's Day and Father's Day are merely signs of love.
I prefer the plural use. :wink:
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