'You' gives no indication of number. :D
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#1 04-May-2003, 02:58
is and are
If 'is' is used for singular and 'are' is used for plural then why do we say you 'are' instead of you 'is' ?
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#2 04-May-2003, 19:22Re: is and are
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AnonymousGuest#3 04-May-2003, 21:18
Re: is and are
Originally Posted by tdol
Of course , plural or singular for "you" is usually understood in context.
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#4 04-May-2003, 23:19Re: is and are
And only by context. 8)
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