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Trousers, are they it or they =)
Can I use the pronoun 'it' talking about nouns in plural form?
For example, I bought new trousers. I tried it on once again at home and realized it didn't fit me.
Thanks!
May 4, 2015 6:17 PM
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Great question. Since pants/trousers are a plural noun, you would only use a plural verb to match it up. So, you cannot use 'it';you have to use 'they'
Your sentence: I bought new trousers. I tried THEM on once again at home and realized THEY didn't fit me.
However, if you are using a collective noun like "pair", you would use a SINGULAR VERB
Ex. My PAIR of trousers IS ripped.
My trousers ARE ripped.
Hope that helps!
May 4, 2015
Hello please I need help ..
Is it good to say “are they his trousers”?
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