Moshi moshi
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Hello, non-natives' opinions are welcomed as well, please don't hesitate to share with me.![]()
I read a comment in a thick crazy book called "A grammar of contemporary English".
I'd like to know your opinion!PHP Code:Some speakers feel that "Either you or I are going" is more natural than "Eithet you or I am going."
Moshi moshi
Am I still on a busy line?![]()
They both sound strange to me. I prefer:Originally Posted by blacknomi
Either you are going or I am going.
Either you or I will go.
Really? Hm with "will", there's no problem left.Originally Posted by Casiopea
What about
"Either you or I am right" or "Either you or I are right", which one do you prefer? Could it be possible that some native speakers would like to use the second one?
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Blacknomi![]()
That's right. Uhm, is there suppose to be a problem? Eee.Originally Posted by blacknomi
If I had to choose one, I'd pick "Either...I am....". The reason being, 'I' and 'am' are within close proximity, whereas 'You' and 'are' are not. But again, under normal circumstances, I wouldn't say either of them.Originally Posted by blacknomi
Thank you, Ms. Beauty in Japan.Originally Posted by Casiopea
I'm a bit surprised at the tone you had, "But again....", while we have plenty of those tests oand excercises that ask learners to choose either am or are. If so, under normal circumstances, you wouldn't say either. Then I would like to know what you as any native speaker would say.
Which one do you say often, "Either you or I will go." or "Either you are going or I am going."Either you are right or I am right.
I look forward to your answer, as always.
All the best,
Blacknomi![]()
Which one do you say often, "Either you or I will go." or "Either you are going or I am going."
Without thinking I would use "either you or I will go". "Either you are going or I am going" has the sound of command or ultimatum to it.
Twostep,Originally Posted by twostep
If you say, "Either you or I will go" then will you utter, "Either you or I am right!"
Cass, #6 ?
#6????? translate for non natve![]()