The form of the verb to be in the questions with “and” and “or”
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. What to use if there is or instead of 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. What to use if there is or instead of and?
grammar be
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Was is only possible if a single person could be both bride and groom at the same time.
– Jason Bassford
Dec 26 at 22:11
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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. What to use if there is or instead of and?
grammar be
asked Dec 26 at 20:41
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. What to use if there is or instead of and?
grammar be
grammar be
asked Dec 26 at 20:41
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Was is only possible if a single person could be both bride and groom at the same time.
– Jason Bassford
Dec 26 at 22:11
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
Dec 26 at 22:11
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Was is only possible if a single person could be both bride and groom at the same time.
– Jason Bassford
Dec 26 at 22:11
Was is only possible if a single person could be both bride and groom at the same time.
– Jason Bassford
Dec 26 at 22:11
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Was is only possible if a single person could be both bride and groom at the same time.
– Jason Bassford
Dec 26 at 22:11