Thanks again. I always look forward to answers from AS, they being very helpful. I don't mean to drag this on, but I see there is one related post: https://www.englishforums.com/English/FoodOver/vxrcv/post.htm
Here a retired moderator and tutor from UK -- Feebs11, seems to be objecting to the use of the verb 'were' with the uncountable noun 'food'. But he did not protest the addition of 'left' there.
BulbulTada Here a retired moderator and tutor from UK -- Feebs11, seems to be objecting to the use of the verb 'were' with the uncountable noun 'food'. But he did not protest the addition of 'left' there. User_gary The re w ere lots of food left over after the feast/ party?
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BulbulTadaHere a retired moderator and tutor from UK -- Feebs11, seems to be objecting to the use of the verb 'were' with the uncountable noun 'food'. But he did not protest the addition of 'left' there.
User_garyThere were lots of food