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Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 12:46pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
MizMyColi: I had to say this; BABE YOU KNOW BOOK. Haha! I would like to see you among world leaders. Continue what you do, you will soon get to that point where you deserve and as well gain EVERYTHING good. Wish I was like you, but I just , love weed and alcohol. Continue to be good! My younger sister is like yyou.I love it! *wipes tears* 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by fejicruz(m): 12:47pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
For people who attended night school, they taught them "my names are". But for folks like us who went to proper schools, we were taught "my name is". On a serious note, have you ever watched CNN and a presenter said "my names are Larry King" or "my names are Christy Amanpour"? There's nothing like my names are. 3 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by delors(m): 12:47pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Shortyy:You are wrong. We are identifying only one person! You could have 2million names but all these names identify only one person...so your name is... |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Berrymoss(f): 12:48pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
MizMyColi: 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 12:48pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
ElDeeVee: Lol. Exactly o Nigerian education system 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Btruth: 12:49pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Ralphlauren: Awon egbon nii ile. Stupid. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by richyrichlady(f): 12:49pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
singular and plural |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by fairygeh(f): 12:49pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
My name is |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by dsenator: 12:50pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
I can tell you authoritatively that my name is .........,........,.,even to the tune of five different names for an individual is the correct option. In the U.k where I have lived for fifteen years,I have never heard any Englishman or woman say my names are ...... before. The English language we speak is from England and I strongly believe that my names are .,................. is peculiar to only some people in Nigeria. You can not be more of a catholic than the pope. 2 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by fruitfulBROTHER(m): 12:50pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
My name is Edward. - singular
My names are Edwards. - plural.
Or
My name be Edward. - singular.
My names na Edwards. - plural.
....... From ur Engilis teacher.
Mr. Fruitful. P.hd, Hiv, P.vc, Bvn. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by MizMyColi(f): 12:50pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
EggovinMma: Thanks a lot for this, I appreciate. Thanks to everyone commending the post. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by OpraMenu(m): 12:50pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
MizMyColi: You are correct, in fact in Anambra man's tongue 'I rov you' 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by MizMyColi(f): 12:51pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
musicwriter: No problem, I will. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by teebaxy(m): 12:51pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
BECAUSE OF THE WORD "MY" IT IS SUPPOSE TO BE MY NAME IS. THAT IS CONCORD AGREEMENT |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by gmus: 12:53pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Djicemob: Goodluck - fname E bele - mname Jonatha- sname total names = 3 My name is Goodluck -correct ( singular subject require singular verb. 'Name' and ' Good luck' refers to dsame thg so dy must agree in no. My names are Goodluck,Ebele and Jonathan-correct ( plural subject takes plural verb.'Names' and 'Goodluck, Ebele, and Jonathan' refers to dsame thg so dy must agree in no. My name is Good luck Ebele Jonathan- correct( singular subject takes singular verb. 'Name' and 'Goodluck Ebele Jonathan refers to d same thg so dy must agree in no. 'Good luck Ebele Jonathan' is definely singular -no comna and no conjunction and therefore it is a unit. 2 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by fejicruz(m): 12:53pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Shortyy:It's obvious you went to school without shoes. How many people are you referring to as Goodluck Ebele Jonathan? Is it not one person? |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by erimmy(m): 12:53pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
MizMyColi:Yeah you nailed it there. I guess I will be inclined to support your analysis. Good job. 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by huthority01(m): 12:54pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Instead use: I am Adebayo, Adebayo Oladeji, a graduate of crime and investigation from the university of --------- with five years work history as a customer service officer with Phillips consult bla bla bla....... |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by kuphid(f): 12:54pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
MizMyColi: You nailed it. One million likes. 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Originalsly: 12:54pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
2016 JAMB Which TWO are correct? A. My name is Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo B. My names are Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo C. My names are Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, D'banji, Koko Master D. My name is Oladapo E. My name is Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo aka D'banji, Koko Master. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by optimusprimer(m): 12:55pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Djicemob: The correct way to introduce yourself is 'my name IS'. Whether you have 5 names or one, all is what you are called cus all refers to just you. If you introducing more than one individual for instance you and your wife, you will then say our name are Hon. Dr and Dr. Mrs Ishola Yusuf Godwin. This is something interviewers look out for during an interview and judge u on. 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by kilomeji2: 12:56pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
No matter the length of the string of your name, 'is' is grammatically correct because the combination of names identify a singular individual. 'Are' may be used in a situation where you may have other names ( first name & surname). |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 12:57pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Bearing more than one name does not make u to say my names are, all the names make ur identity and so they belong to u and that is ur name i feel ashame when our senators will stand up will boldness in the house and utter such from their mouth "my names are" i have not heard it in movies, films, documentary, flicks etc where oyinbo will say my names are, i think it is made, manufature and sold in Nigeria English. My name is coreect die like witch 2 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by mayorisaac: 1:00pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
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Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by kuphid(f): 1:00pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
dsenator: Thank you for this post. Abeg tell them o, Nigerians now speak better English than the owners of the language... 'My names are' indeed |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by U2ice(m): 1:02pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Dis kinda threads make me realize am nt wasting my time on NL....tnks mismycoli Not all those useless topic lk 10 things u need to knw abt pusssy..rubbish 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by dayojags10(m): 1:03pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Ralphlauren:you sha wan popular,ok. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by heavenmade(m): 1:05pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
What should make the use of "are" correct is separation of the names with Comas. If not "is" is the appropriate. Or better still,use "I am...." |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by gmus: 1:12pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
freedom96: friend in grammer u never ever use d aprostrophe and s to show possessn. u use its. it's is contraction for it is just as don't is to do not. EDIT: Generally, aposrophe and s is used to show possessn for nouns but dy are used to show contractn for pronouns. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by ADENIKETINA2015(f): 1:13pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
MizMyColi:Totally agree with you. using "is" indicates a unit while "are" which is also correct suggests you're are breaking the names apart (no longer a unit) 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by DeRuggedProf: 1:17pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
. No answer is wrong. It all depends on the category of the weed you use.. Thunder Fire whoever complicated our lives with grammar. 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by deife(m): 1:17pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Shortyy: No Miss. It is "My name is Goodluck Ebele Jonathan". You can take this assertion to the bank. |
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