Philippe
The trouble with using “both” is that logically it implies that the case is
true only if both are as described. Whereas, with individual items, such as
computers, you will deal with each separately. If you used “both”, though, it
would be plural; if you used “each” the verb would in the singular.
As an example, “Both Philippe and Jim owned an X-E1.” might be taken to mean
that there was only one camera between them. So “Philippe and Jim each owned
an X-E1.” would be a better way to write it. I know that the first sentence
would not be misconstrued, but the second is correct, not requiring any
interpretation.
I’m writing this in Mail after having upgraded to Mavericks, by the way: I
think that the typeface has changed, but I’ve only just noticed.
Chris
On 25 Oct 2013, at 10:06, philippe.amard <philippe.amard@xxxxxx> wrote:
> BTW: "is each" or "are both"? no kidding, I'd have typed are both
> myself, keeping each for more than two.
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