25-Jan-2005, 21:02
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 Re: five people to talk to
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Originally Posted by azz a. You have five people to talk to. Unlike you, I don't have someone to talk to.
b. You have five people to talk to. Unlike you, I don't have anyone to talk to.
Are both of the above grammatical? | English is a funny language. The first one contrasts with "Like you, I do have someone to talk to." I advise you to use the second one only if you omit "Unlike you".  |
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