2006-10-18 15:55:18 · 11 answers · asked by Grammar919 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Generally speaking, you should never use contractions in formal written communication. "Who're" is more of a conversational contraction. When writing, I would stick with "who are."
2006-10-18 15:56:35 · answer #1 · answered by imhalf_the_sourgirl_iused_tobe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what you mean by 'written communication.' When you're writing an informal letter to someone, yes of course, use it. If you're writing a conversation (as in a book or play, where characters are talking) by all means use the contractions! If you are writing a formal paper or essay of some kind, contractions aren't a good idea.
Formal written communication: no.
Informal written communication: yes.
2006-10-18 16:02:13 · answer #2 · answered by thejanith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contractions in general are not normally used in most places called "written communication". If you are texting or e-mailing someone, that's one thing, but anything that could vaguely be considered "formal" should generally avoid contractions and abbreviations.
2006-10-18 16:05:30 · answer #3 · answered by dmb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
"who's" is really used in written communication
2006-10-18 15:58:36 · answer #4 · answered by divajester6786 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that I am aware of. Also, any type of contraction should be avoided in written communication.
2006-10-18 16:03:46 · answer #5 · answered by Tink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an unacceptable contraction in written communication.
Chow!!
2006-10-18 16:20:57 · answer #6 · answered by No one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know but it kinda seems weird, like the word "he'll"
2006-10-18 16:00:29 · answer #7 · answered by .:.:.Mizz_undaStood.:.:. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. "Who" is third-person, singular - not plural. It would make more sense to use "they."
2006-10-18 15:58:52 · answer #8 · answered by Good Times, Happy Times... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope
2006-10-18 15:58:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope and it's whore not who're
2006-10-18 15:56:26 · answer #10 · answered by winorlose9 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋