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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Falcons Talon, Nov 13, 2003.

  1. Falcons Talon

    Falcons Talon Member

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    A kid just asked me this question and the answer isn't as easy as you may initially think.

    Which is correct?

    The yolk of an egg are white

    or

    The yolk of an egg is white
     
    #1 Falcons Talon, Nov 13, 2003
  2. Smokey

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    I'm going to go with "is".
     
    #2 Smokey, Nov 13, 2003
  3. A-Train

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    Ummm...neither, because the yolk is YELLOW...

    C'mon, FT! A little challenge here. :D
     
    #3 A-Train, Nov 13, 2003
  4. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
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    As far as grammatically correct, "yolk" is an uncountable plural. "is" is correct. I do see A-Train's point.
     
    #4 Joe Joe, Nov 13, 2003
  5. Smokey

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    Dammit :mad: :mad: :mad:

    Good one :D
     
    #5 Smokey, Nov 13, 2003
  6. kryten128

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    I'd go with "The yolk of an egg is yellow".

    In fact, the word "yolk" is derived from the Old English word meaning yellow.
     
    #6 kryten128, Nov 13, 2003
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