Can I use all forms?
I have a problem with "a total of". I don't know if I can use the singular and the plural form of the following sentences:
A total of one million euros was donated.
A total of one million euros were donated.
And:
A total of 1000 tickets was sold.
A total of 1000 tickets were sold.
Are both forms of every sentence correct?
Thank you in advance.
Veit
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file tile 16 Are both forms of every sentence correct? Yes. You'll see both.
- file tile 16 Are both forms of every sentence correct?
- Yes.
- You'll see both.
- Some people prefer to use the same rule as for "number", namely, The number of ...
- is ...
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file tile 16Are both forms of every sentence correct?
Yes. You'll see both.
Some people prefer to use the same rule as for "number", namely,
The number of ... is ...
A number of ... are ...
Thus,
The total of ... is ...
A total of ... are ...
If you want to follow that guideline, then your sentences should both have "w
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