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Old Mon May 23, 2005, 11:55am
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Quote:
Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
Isn't that the same as saying his choice of words suck?
No, b/c saying that wouldn't be correct. Whether the words are worthy of the the pickup truck-bed or not, you should say "his choice of words sucks". The verb applies to "choice" (singular subject) and not to "words" (plural object of the preposition). Therefore, the verb should be singular in number.

Thank you. Mr. (More) Annoying (Than Usual) Grammar Guy.
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