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SC Concept [#permalink] New post   21 Aug 2019, 06:06
One of my tutors told me to look into ASMAN pronouns for sentence corrections. I can’t seem to find what this acronym stands for. I get a bunch of blocked sites on my computer when I attempt to search it. Can anyone elaborate on what this is? Thanks..
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Re: SC Concept [#permalink] New post   22 Aug 2019, 10:26
Sawneagle wrote:
One of my tutors told me to look into ASMAN pronouns for sentence corrections. I can’t seem to find what this acronym stands for. I get a bunch of blocked sites on my computer when I attempt to search it. Can anyone elaborate on what this is? Thanks..


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Not heard of ASMAN pronouns, but MGMAT guide mentions the SANAM pronouns.
SANAM pronouns are: Some, Any, None, All, More/Most.
These are 5 indefinite pronouns that can be either singular or plural depending on the context of the sentence.
So, ASMAN could be another form of SANAM pronouns.
Hope it helps.
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Re: SC Concept [#permalink] New post   13 May 2022, 08:35
What about "ANY" with plural entity?
For example: Any of the candidates interviewed is good for this position.

As per SANAM, "candidates" is plural, and hence must be followed by "are", not "is". But, the above example is quoted from an official source, I am not able to find the exact source. I had written in my notes.

I just wanted to double confirm my understanding, as it contradicts what MGMAT states in the guide book.
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SC Concept [#permalink] New post   14 May 2022, 16:24
Are any climbers in the room?
Is any climber in the room?

Probably good to bookmark an Official Question this sort of SC concept pops up in.
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Re: SC Concept [#permalink] New post   16 May 2022, 19:38
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Pankaj0901 wrote:
What about "ANY" with plural entity?
For example: Any of the candidates interviewed is good for this position.

As per SANAM, "candidates" is plural, and hence must be followed by "are", not "is". But, the above example is quoted from an official source, I am not able to find the exact source. I had written in my notes.

I just wanted to double confirm my understanding, as it contradicts what MGMAT states in the guide book.

Hi Pankaj0901,

I know that MGMAT recommends a simpler approach, but the rules around the SANAM pronouns aren't that clear-cut. If you want, you could go through a similar discussion (on none) here.
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Re: SC Concept [#permalink] New post   16 May 2022, 22:16
Thanks AjiteshArun - I have come across the ambiguity of "none", however, I wasn't so sure about that of "any". Anyways, for me, the issue doesn't seem to be worth breaking head for, as I must focus on other key areas.


AjiteshArun wrote:
Pankaj0901 wrote:
What about "ANY" with plural entity?
For example: Any of the candidates interviewed is good for this position.

As per SANAM, "candidates" is plural, and hence must be followed by "are", not "is". But, the above example is quoted from an official source, I am not able to find the exact source. I had written in my notes.

I just wanted to double confirm my understanding, as it contradicts what MGMAT states in the guide book.

Hi Pankaj0901,

I know that MGMAT recommends a simpler approach, but the rules around the SANAM pronouns aren't that clear-cut. If you want, you could go through a similar discussion (on none) here.
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