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27 Jan 2022
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Can I say “WHO are those?” or should I use another word instead of “who” when talking about several people?
Can I say “WHO are those?” or should I use another word instead of “who” when talking about several people?
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“Who” can be used for one person or many people. However, your sentence should be:
1. “Who are they?” or
2. “Who are those people?”
#2 could sound rude, depending on the situation. #1 is more neutral.
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