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azz · #1 25-Jan-2005, 16:29

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?

**RonBee** · #2 25-Jan-2005, 21:02

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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".