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The mayors and their wives were invited on a tour of the state buildings.
2006-06-22 06:00:17 · 6 answers · asked by **LIBERTY** 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
I think this sentence is grammatically correct as it is, as long as the mayors all all married males.
If at least one mayor is female, but everybody is married, then say:
The mayors and their spouses were invited on a tour of the state buildings.
Now if at least one mayor is unmarried but with a significant other, you could say:
The mayors and their significant others were invited on a tour of the state buildings.
2006-06-22 06:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by fcas80 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The mayors and their wives were invited to take a tour of the state buildings.
2006-06-22 13:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by marybk60 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Mayors and their wives were invited on a tour of the State Building.
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2006-06-22 13:05:00 · answer #3 · answered by HEATHER 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mayors and their RESPECTIVE wives were INVITED TO GO on a tour of ALL the state buildings.
ALL THE BEST FOR HW!!!
2006-06-22 13:05:58 · answer #4 · answered by Patrick Mondal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing worng with the grammar.
And I'd wager that you know that.
Is this some kind of jab at some group of people?
Are you trying to make a point of some kind?
What someone hurt your feelings, bud?
It might be time to get on with your life...
2006-06-22 13:17:18 · answer #5 · answered by norcalirish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with this sentence at all, either in terms of grammar or in terms of political (in)correctness.
2006-06-22 14:57:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋