The form of the verb to be in the questions with and
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Should I use was or were in sentences like this:
Who was/were the bride and groom?
In my opinion, both are possible, but I don't know why.
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Should I use was or were in sentences like this:
Who was/were the bride and groom?
In my opinion, both are possible, but I don't know why.
grammar be
asked 5 hours ago
Konstantin
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Was is only possible if a single person could be both bride and groom at the same time.
– Jason Bassford
4 hours ago
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Should I use was or were in sentences like this:
Who was/were the bride and groom?
In my opinion, both are possible, but I don't know why.
grammar be
asked 5 hours ago
Konstantin
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Should I use was or were in sentences like this:
Who was/were the bride and groom?
In my opinion, both are possible, but I don't know why.
grammar be
grammar be
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Konstantin
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asked 5 hours ago
Konstantin
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asked 5 hours ago
Konstantin
1,12321117
asked 5 hours ago
Konstantin
1,12321117
asked 5 hours ago
Konstantin
1,12321117
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Was is only possible if a single person could be both bride and groom at the same time.
– Jason Bassford
4 hours ago
add a comment |
Was is only possible if a single person could be both bride and groom at the same time.
– Jason Bassford
4 hours ago
Was is only possible if a single person could be both bride and groom at the same time.
– Jason Bassford
4 hours ago
Was is only possible if a single person could be both bride and groom at the same time.
– Jason Bassford
4 hours ago
add a comment |
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Was is only possible if a single person could be both bride and groom at the same time.
– Jason Bassford
4 hours ago