Can 'a list' be represented by plural pronoun?

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Stenka25

#480149 Fri, 22 Feb 08 07:10 AM

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There is a sentence like the following.

It seems like 'them' represents 'a list.'

Can 'a list' be represented by plural pronoun 'them' ?

Is there any rule for this?

* Make a list of what you have to do, and put them in order with the most important at the top.

Stenka25

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Cool Breeze

#480172 Fri, 22 Feb 08 08:54 AM

Hi Stenka

People may say what you have written in casual speech but them is not good English in this context. Put [the] things/items in order would be better. In British English it is very common to use a plural pronoun or verb to refer to a whole that consists of many people even though the actual subject is singular. Some examples:

England are winning the match.

The crew were on board.