Is this informal speech if I say 'where's my clothes' instead of 'where are my clothes'?
A allthewayanime Guest Feb 4, 2012 #1 Is this informal speech if I say 'where's my clothes' instead of 'where are my clothes'?
5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Feb 4, 2012 #2 Yes. Don't write it; and don't say "Where is my clothes?" in full.
A allthewayanime Guest Feb 4, 2012 #3 Is this use only with 'where' or can it be used in all questions with plural nouns?
bhaisahab Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2008 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location Ireland Feb 4, 2012 #4 allthewayanime said: Is this use only with 'where' or can it be used in all questions with plural nouns? Click to expand... What do you think?
allthewayanime said: Is this use only with 'where' or can it be used in all questions with plural nouns? Click to expand... What do you think?