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Lori Robel

Feb 20, 2025

Which is correct, “They are students” or “They are a student”?

Another one, which is correctThey may be either a male or a female ORThey may be either males or females Thanks!
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Alphonso Olson

Feb 20, 2025

They are students is correct. Also, They may be either males or females.... Show More
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Alphonso Olson

Feb 20, 2025

Actually, all of these sentences are correct because it is possible for “they” to have a singular meaning as a generic unspecified person (at least in the US). But usually we assume it’s plural unless there’s some context that forces the singular interpretation.Example: If a person walks into your office and they are a student…When a customer comes in, they may be either a male or a female.That’s why some people are saying “they may be either a male or a female” is OK, but the same reasoning applies to “they are a student”.... Show More
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Alphonso Olson

Feb 20, 2025

They are students is correct because it refers to more than one student. For the singular student you would have to say He/She is a studentThey may be either males or females is better,because they is plural.Hope this helps... Show More
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Alphonso Olson

Feb 20, 2025

They are students is correct. They may be either males or females is correct... Show More
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Alphonso Olson

Feb 20, 2025

They are students.They may be either male or female.... Show More
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Alphonso Olson

Feb 20, 2025

‘They’ denotes plural,i.e, more than one person.hence,unless the sentence otherwise specifies it should be students / males females.... Show More
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