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Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by gmus: 3:45pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by menxer: 3:47pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
I think "Goodluck Ebele Buhari" is a compound noun and the singular form of the phrase is most appropriate. 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by gentlegenius(m): 3:55pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Answer according to the question. If you are asked: What IS your name? Answer: My name IS.... But if you are asked what ARE your names? Answer: My names ARE.... Note: WHAT ARE YOUR NAMES is an informal question. May be the person already knows your name, surname etc but still wants to know your other (personal) names like your native name, English name, nickname etc. WHAT IS YOUR NAME is a formal questions which demands your complete identity (Goodluck Ebele Jonathan or at least Goodluck Jonathan). |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by darlenese(f): 3:56pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
There no such word as "my names are " No matter the number of names you have, just say my name is....... |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by timota(m): 3:57pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
The correct answer is this if a man has two sons and the first one answers john james mark and the second answers peter james mark. If someone ask any of them of their name he should answer my name is because each of them has one name but if the first one answers john uche mark and the other answers peter rotimi mark if someone ask any of them of his name he should answer my names are because he has two names |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by onunwa21(m): 4:00pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
My name is very correct My names are very correct It depends wen using den |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Wynnah(m): 4:01pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
What ARE the name(S) of the Car?... Mercedes Benz. What IS the name of the Car?.... Mercedes Benz. you choose for yourself! 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by kcthepundit(m): 4:01pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Djicemob: My name is Wole, My names are Wole Soyinka. Like English tutors taught us, the verb must correspond with subject. Is with Wole (singular) Are with Wole Soyinka(plural) However, Wole Soyinka appears to be the same person and therefore a persons name is a collection of his identity. You can't be just Wole, you ought to have a family identity which is unique and distinguishes you from other families in your clan/community. That's why, when you are asked to fill a form, you have a column where you are asked to fill in your name; starting from your surname to first name and others. The names you fill in its entirety is your name as a person. Aham bu Wole Soyinka Suna na Wole Soyinka (yoruba add yours) My name is Wole Soyinka Je m'appelle Wole Soyinka None seem to have the verb, "are". |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by laykhorn(m): 4:24pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Shortyy:Madam! Be nice nao. You could have kept it cool without being vulgar. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by pat358(m): 4:24pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
My name is, Meg Jacobs. This is correct. It is about an individual's identity. What makes your identity is your 1st name & surname. My names are Meg Jacobs is completely wrong |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by pat358(m): 4:25pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
pat358: |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Reference(m): 4:34pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
How many names do you have. Just one. So... |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nyela(m): 4:36pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
I quote "listen to yourself "the correct WORD IS
,MY NAME iS", and u are very good in
english. Yet u refer to a clause as a
word. Again both expressions are
correct. it's interesting to see a lot of
self professed "grammarians" here.
some cant tell the difference between
a word ,clause or phrase. LOLOLOLOLOL .
the fact you pluralise "names" means
the word "are" must follow. so when u
choose to say "my names" (as u may
very well do to indicate u wish to state
more than one name) then "are"
follows. also because the usage of
"name" allows for multiple names to
be referred to as one (as in a full name)
it is also correct to say "my name is".
For godsake has anyone filled a form
that say "SURNAME" and in anothe
r
space provides "OTHER NAMES" . there
is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH
BOTH EXPRESSIONS. if u dont
understand why an expression is used
simply keep quiet and not simply say "I
am good in english " without a
meaningful grammatical analysis.
" |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 4:53pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
This is so simple, Names are compound nouns (Always in singular form) that don't attract a plural verb "Are"....Can you say "There are so many waters? or "There are so many sands? No, because they are compound nouns that always go with singular verbs. The correct form is "My name is John Samuel Smith". There is nothing like [s]"My names are John Samuel Smith"[/s]. It is a grammatical blunder that's punishable by the law of grammar Use this link and learn common sense folks http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar/subjectVerbAgree.asp |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by oladimeji09(m): 4:58pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Shortyy:abasa |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nyela(m): 5:10pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
"listen to yourself; " the correct WORD
IS MY NAME IS", and u are very good in
english. yet u refer to a clause as a
word. Again, both expressions are
correct. its interesting to see a lot of
self professed "grammarians" here.
some cant tell the difference between
a word ,clause or phrase. LOLOLOLOLOL.
the fact you pluralise "names" means
the word "are" must follow. so when u
choose to say "my names" (as u may
very well do to indicate u wish to state
more than one name) then "are"
follows. also because the usage of
"name" allows for multiple names to
be referred to as one (as in a full name)
it is also correct to say "my name is".
For godsake has anyone filled a form
that say "SURNAME" and in anothe
space provides "OTHER NAMES" . there
isABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH
BOTH EXPRESSIONS. if u dont
understand why an expression is used
simply keep quiet and not simply say "i
am good in english " without a
meaningful grammatical analysis.
" |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by gdguy: 5:12pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
The correct version is: my name is... followed by your string of names because the names belong to a person who is a singular noun. In an effort to be grammatically correct, some people are fond of saying, my names are... which is ungrammatical. But when referring to more than one persons, it is however correct to say, our names are... In English language, certain things that appear as plurals may be followed by a singular verb when they are viewed as belonging together such as: Bread and butter is a good meal. Cheers! |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by MizMyColi(f): 5:13pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
dearpreye:What I do naa |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by freedom96: 5:22pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
gmus:apologies dominus |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by boborosky(m): 5:24pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Sanchez01:May you live long. Name is a collective noun. Therefore, it is singular! I get irked each time I hear people say: my names are. 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by daresimon(m): 5:27pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
The correct one is my name is... There is nothing like my names are....cos all the names are assumed to refer to one individual. Its like a phrasal noun and the verb that should follow it should be in the singular. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by lusciouslex: 5:32pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
Djicemob:My name is: Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. My names are: Jonah, GEJ, clueless. Savvy? References: Catch up in English, Students Companion, English mirror, WWE wrestling( my name is Paul Heyman). |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 5:46pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
MizMyColi: You did nothing. Just appreciated how you write with the end in mind! 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by MizMyColi(f): 5:56pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
dearpreye: See me blushing anyhow. Tenk 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by teeastute(m): 6:03pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
My name is...
since nobody has one name, so it's collective. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 6:10pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
boborosky:You don't have to because it is grammatically correct in a plural form. I say my names are Jude, Jake and John. Is there anything wrong with that? |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 6:13pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
for instance you don't say: my name is kenyan dude.... you say: my name's kenyan dude.... notice the 'is' is joined with the 'my name'. e.g hello guys my name's kemi john, my name's Boniface jagwa... UNDERSTOOD? |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 6:17pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
kenyandude: |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by ExInferis(m): 6:22pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
debolly: "my names are.... " is a nigerian invention by smart-arse academics and lawyers wanting to sound important. your 'name' is both your first and all other names as a singular noun. whether you say "my name is goodluck", or you say "my name is goodluck ebele jonathan", it's still a singular descriptive of you. you've thousands of hairs, but you always say "my hair", not "my hairs" when referring to the hair on your head. if, however, your name is both bello usman and wasiu emeka, then you can say "my names are bello usman AND wasiu emeka", correctly identifying the various ways you're identified. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by olutunde12(m): 6:44pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
umar745:My name is. I knew this in SS1. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by VickyRotex(f): 6:48pm On Jul 04, 2015 |
IYANGBALI: Na only you get all these names? Wahala wa ooo Animasaun |
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