aalwin
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- Jan 12, 2016
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- English Teacher
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- Burmese
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- Myanmar
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- Namibia
In our country, all teachers from state high school overly emphasize on accuracy of grammar points. They think that 'Neither of' must go together with only singular verb form. In my opinion, it can be used with both plural and singular form. They also assume that 'neither of' demands singular form so respective possessive pronoun must be in singular. They argue that only singular form of possessive pronoun must be used.
e.g Neither of the brothers does his homework.
However, in my opinion, it is lso acceptable if the student writes like this ' Neither of the brothers does their homework'.
What is the difference between these sentences.? Is my opinion acceptable.? Please help
e.g Neither of the brothers does his homework.
However, in my opinion, it is lso acceptable if the student writes like this ' Neither of the brothers does their homework'.
What is the difference between these sentences.? Is my opinion acceptable.? Please help
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