[HPforGrownups] Hogwarts puzzle

[Amanda Lewanski]

No: HPFGUIDX 12857

NicMitUK at aol.com wrote:

> I wonder if Asda will start selling it here in England  (Asda are now
> owned by Walmart).  I''ve not seen this design of jigsaw yet... but I
> have quite a few of the other designs, and games.... but alas, no
> quidditch card game yet
> - it's always out of stock!

Welcome back, Nick! And, O Ye American readers, please note the usage in
his post of the plural verb with singular-sounding subject, as we were
discussing a bit ago...."Asda are now owned." Substituting "Wal-Mart"
for "Asda," an American speaker would say "Walmart is now owned" or
"Walmarts are now owned."

Sorry, couldn't resist, I promise whenever I make it to England you can
all make fun of my "y'all" and "fixin' to" and "might oughta" and such.

--Amanda


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