To: Bloody Sam Roberts
Not so. Family in American English is singular. In the British form, are, is used, just as the British version would use, are, when speaking of a sports team, e.g. the team are keen to play.
108 posted on
03/17/2004 6:52:00 PM PST by
em2vn
To: em2vn
Not so. Family in American English is singular. Careful. You'll chance slicing your finger while attempting to split such a fine hair.
109 posted on
03/17/2004 8:13:55 PM PST by
Bloody Sam Roberts
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