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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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Correct usage of is?
0 Hi everyone. 02 br
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00 When reading the local newspaper early this morning, I came across the following: 02 br
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01 i 00 With this council, we are reflecting society and it's a pity there is not more women and ethnic minority representatives on the council 02 br
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02 i 00 My question is: should it not be "there are not more women..." as opposed to "there is not more women"? 02 br
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00 Thanks for all your help. 02 br
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00 Jim 0-
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00 When reading the local newspaper early this morning, I came across the following: 02 br
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01 i 00 With this council, we are reflecting society and it's a pity there is not more women and ethnic minority representatives on the council 02 br
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02 i 00 My question is: should it not be "there are not more women..." as opposed to "there is not more women"? 02 br
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00 Thanks for all your help. 02 br
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00 Jim 0-
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0 Yes, because 01 i 00 women 02 i 00 is a plural. 02 br 00 CB 0-
- 0 Yes, because 01 i 00 women 02 i 00 is a plural.
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0 Yes, because 01 i 00 women 02 i 00 is a plural. The singular verb 01 i 00 (is) 02 i 00 is very common in colloquial style but should be avoided in serious writing. 02 br
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0 Thanks for your help. As I have dyspraxia, I'm often a little bit unsure of things. 02 br
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00 Thanks again. 02 br
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00 Thanks again. 02 br
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