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Yamisivani Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

concord

Which of these is correct?
Three spoons full of oil is taken.
or
Three spoons full of oil are taken.
  

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Hi, yamisivani. Welcome to English Forums!

I'd use the plural verb "are."

You may also use the single word, "Three spoonfuls of oil are taken."

Best wishes, - A.

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