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Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by RJayson(m): 12:25pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
My name is def, My names are is used when giving testimony in church... They go "My names are Sis Peace Okpara" |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by nigelcoop: 12:25pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
U only have one name no matter the number of names you have, so intruducing urself with my names are is wrong, you can only use is as this is singular! I.e just you 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Ralphlauren(m): 12:27pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Btruth: Another block head |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 12:27pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Pineapp: Wrong!!! As long as you're referring to ONE person, the correct thing is "My name is Goodluck Ebele Jonathan" 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by sorextee(m): 12:28pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
My name is Faisal.. My names are Faisal Mshelia junior.. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Sant1m: 12:30pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
My name is Onu Dogara Akande, and not my names are Onu Dogara Akande, Though both (is and are) are primary auxiliary. The subject in reference is just one person( Onu), is should be used to indicate singular in line with the rule of CONCORD, Using (are) on the other hand indicates plurarity, two persons. I can't for instance state that, the names of my country(ies) are Democratic Republic of Congo or the name of my country(ies) are Trinidad and Tobago. My opinion anyway. 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 12:30pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
debolly: Wrong!!! There is an exception to names of humans. As long as you're referring to ONE person, the correct thing is "My name is Goodluck Ebele Jonathan" However, if you're referring to more than one person, the plural 'are', may be used. For example, our names are Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari and Yemi Osinbajo. 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by chukslawrence(m): 12:30pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
My name is.... Correct.... If u could say... My names ... Den "are" is good to go |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Originalsly: 12:30pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
MizMyColi:I catch your drift but that's not correct. My name is Jehovah Elshaddai aka (also known as) Jehovah Tsidkenu, Jehovah Shammah, Jehovah Nissi, ...Your name is what is written on your birth certificate/marriage certificate ....and only one name/identity is pla ed there. Go fill out a visa application form and enter any non official name and see what happens. One person...one name....one identity. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by pasol4real(m): 12:31pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
MizMyColi:Splendid Just wot i thought U really wowed me . 1000000000000000000000 gbosas for u . Gbosa gbosa gbosa............. 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 12:31pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Sant1m: This is not a matter of opinion. You're right!!! 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Justicealh3(m): 12:32pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
My name is TRIPLE (A). U can findout how this AAA breaks out. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by AdmiralPato(m): 12:33pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
MizMyColi: BOSS! 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by musicwriter(m): 12:34pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
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Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Aringon(m): 12:35pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
My name is- is the right grammar when introducing urself in a normal gathering. My names are- is usually applied in a court of law where u r known to many people with nicknames and other names. This is to prevent confusion to the judge when witnesses come to the box . It is grammatically wrong to stand up in a normal gathering and say " My names are Goodluck Joshua Musa Djicemob: 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by BluStreak(m): 12:36pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
You only have one name no matter how many middle names you have. It is singular. 'My name is...' is the universally accepted correct way to put it. However, with many aliases you can use 'My names are. . . .' But for heaven's sake, stick to 'My name is . . .' |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Ralphlauren(m): 12:36pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
RJayson: Smh. So because it's used in church, that makes it grammatically correct? What school did you attend? 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Ak4me(m): 12:38pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
We need to make research on something bothering us especially when some of us are trying to define some aspect of english language which is not our forefathers language. My name is Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is correct bcoz name its a compound word. We shouldn't say my names are. If we are not we can contact David Cameron or Prince Charles to give d full details of the 2 phrase. Thank you 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by nathbag(m): 12:39pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
My name is, correct. it is all about individual representation, But your names are 1formal name, house name, village name, gangster name etc |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by RJayson(m): 12:39pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Ralphlauren:What part of the sentence is disturbing you..choii |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by lonelydora: 12:39pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Djicemob: That means you are asking to know if WE know, and not asking to know. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 12:39pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
The both are correct but in different dimension. You can make use of (are) when introducing your personalities to your frnds, And you can make use of (is) when introducing yourself to your relatives. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by waky15(m): 12:39pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
The correct one is ' my name is' not' my names are'. This is because whatever name a person bears still refers to that person. E.g. My name is Akin Omo Akinwale. Not 'My names are Akin Omo Akinwale' |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by gbaskiboy: 12:41pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Djicemob:hehehehehehehe toasting on Nairaland |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by gbaskiboy: 12:42pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Shortyy:speaking his mind though, give it a thought |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by bosunjohns(m): 12:42pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
MizMyColi: |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by martineverest(m): 12:42pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Best example so far.........examples of the odamy names are chinedu ikedi(his real name),king of women,chinedu the great etc.they are no longer acting as a unit but seperate freeage7: |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Kay512: 12:42pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
My names are is grammatically incorrect. It is the First, middle and last name that make a name. If u tell me you're Tunde, how do I know the Tunde you're talking about if you don't include your other names. 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 12:43pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
"MY" implies singular no matter how many names you got. Simple. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 12:43pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Pineapp: This is wrong please. A person's name is a compound noun. "Is" is therefore correct |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 12:43pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
what is your name? is grammatically correct. but as English Language is dynamic, and you can prove yourself beyond a reasonable doubt if you are ask to explain why it should be what are your names? world may accept it. but for now "what are your names? my names are ........ are non English. 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by freeage7(m): 12:45pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
EvenInFreetown:Please, how is sheep an uncountable noun? I understand the plural of sheep is sheep, that It is an uncountable noun, I need explanation. |
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