Posted by Eyes Only at host-38-241-27-217.pobox.net.uk on October 21, 2003 at 18:11:43:
In Reply to: since this is a board of grammar experts posted by grizzly on October 21, 2003 at 18:03:56:
: please tell me what is wrong with this sentence...
: After buying a new pair of boots, they should be treated with a protective finish.
: This is part of my final exam and there IS something wrong with it, but i'll be damned if i can find it!
~~~After buying a new pair of boots, IT should be treated with a protective finish.
IT refers to the pair, which is singular!