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Latest post Fri, Oct 16 2009 3:53 PM by MaanuMp. 2 replies.
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MaanuMp  +  944024 Fri, 16 Oct 09 09:48 AM

 

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Can I use 'Are' in the below question? or should it be 'Is' irrespective of a plural or singular noun?

Are there any wafers?
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Cool Breeze  +  944108 Fri, 16 Oct 09 11:42 AM
There has nothing to do with the choice; thus: Are there any wafers?


Also note that below cannot be used as an adjective and consequently you need to change the word order: "Can I use 'are' in the question below?" Oddly enough, above can be used as an adjective: Can I use 'are' in the above question? / ... in the question above? (Please don't ask me why! I didn't invent the English language!)


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MaanuMp  +  944304 Fri, 16 Oct 09 03:53 PM
Thank you CB for pointing out the mistake.
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