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I have a doubt... I'm not sure whether the second sentences is ok in this dialogue... - We painted the pipes. - What was wrong with that? (I think this sentence is wrong. I´d say What was wrong with them?) - That were rusty. (This is also wrong- They were rusty). Am I ok?? Please correct me.

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What was wrong with that? ... is correct. Why? Well.... that = painting the pipes (singular noun phrase) What was wrong with painting the pipes? But... What was wrong with them? = What was wrong with the pipes? That is the one you want, right? So yeah, it should be "them". They were rusty. = CORRECT
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Hello, As you said , the right sentence would be: what was wrong with them ( which refers to the pipes)and the answer effectively should be they were rusty. good continuation regards said

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