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    Why a plural verb (are-were) is used for trousers or pants but a singular one...

    The choice of a singular or a plural verb comes, not from the object (pants - shirt), but from the one doing the action. So, we say, "I am [singular] putting on my shirt". "We are [plural] putting on our shirts". "He is [singular] putting on his pants". "They are [plural] putting on their pants".
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    how do i quote a website without an author?

    I think I would refer to "an anonymous quotation from the XYZ website, paragraph number".
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    is it known who is the author of this quote " you were born an original do not die a

    It's the title of a book by John Mason.
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    is it known who is the author of this quote " you were born an original do not die a

    It's the title of a book by John Mason.
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    Any ideas for books on Egyptian History?

    All the Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters are highly recommended on the fiction side. Sorry I don't know any non-fiction on Egypt.
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    Any ideas for books on Egyptian History?

    All the Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters are highly recommended on the fiction side. Sorry I don't know any non-fiction on Egypt.
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    How do i write a debate speech about the topic "That country life is better than

    If yours is the negative side of this topic, then you would want to point up the things about city life that are better than country life. One would be that cities have large hospitals to heal serious illness or terrible injuries. Cities also have larger libraries, concert halls with excellent...
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    Which of these American poets wrote the most romantic poems?

    From your list, I would suggest Whitman, Frost and Angelou. Emerson was better known for his essays than for poetry. And Twain for his wit and his politics.
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