the usage of "both" and "all"

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the usage of "both" and "all"

Unread postby michelle » Mon Jun 12, 2006 6:26 am

Hi there,
In the following sentences, which ones are correct?

(1) Both they are students.
(2) They both are students.
(3) They are both students.
(4) Both the girls are students.
(5) The girls both are students.
(6) The girls are both students.

Any of your feedbacks will be highly appreciated. Thanks.

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Unread postby schetin » Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:30 pm

Hi Michelle,

(2) and (4) are correct.

My ha'p'orth,

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