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1. Choose the correct sentence-
- A. Let he and you be witnesses
- B. Let he and you be witnesses
- C. Let he and you be witnesses
- D. Let he and you be witnesses
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
If pronouns of different persons are to be used together in a sentence, the serial order of persons should be as follows;
second person (2) + third (3)+ first person(1) in normal sentences. But when mistake or fault is expressed in the sentence,
the order should be; first person (1) + second person (2) + third person (3). RULE-231
ex : You, he and I have finished the work. (Normal idea)
I, you and he are to blame. (here Confession of guilt is expressed, it’s a negative idea, hence order is 123)
second person (2) + third (3)+ first person(1) in normal sentences. But when mistake or fault is expressed in the sentence,
the order should be; first person (1) + second person (2) + third person (3). RULE-231
ex : You, he and I have finished the work. (Normal idea)
I, you and he are to blame. (here Confession of guilt is expressed, it’s a negative idea, hence order is 123)
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