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Pleasehelp Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Aren't

There aren't that many expats in Africa.

or

There isn't that many expats in Africa.

Which is correct?
  

Top answer

The first is correct.

— Ivanhr

  • The first is correct.
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The first is correct.
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But shouldn't that be with a singular verb such as 'is'?

Would this sentence be better:

There arent many expats in Africa.
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pleasehelpBut shouldn't that be with a singular verb such as 'is'?

Would this sentence be better:

There arent many expats in Africa.


1.Expats is in the plural so you should make your verb agree with the subject.

2. Your original sentence is ok especially if you want to emphasize that there aren't that many expats in Africa. (for
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