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what was they claimed vs what were. they both claimed

The correct phrase is "What were they both claimed?" The first phrase is incorrect because the subject "they" requires the plural form of the verb "were." The second phrase is correct as it uses the plural form of the verb with the subject.

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what was they claimed

This phrase is incorrect. The subject "they" requires the plural form of the verb, which is "were."

Incorrect usage. The subject "they" should be followed by the plural form of the verb, which is "were."
  • I pulled out a recipe I had taken from Glamour magazine about 20 years ago for what was, they claimed (who knows?), the blueberry muffins ...

what were. they both claimed

This phrase is correct. It uses the plural form of the verb "were" with the subject "they."

Correct usage. The subject "they" is followed by the plural form of the verb "were."

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