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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Grammar rule

There is a number of issues to be discussed.

There are a number of issues to be discussed.

There is a lot of remarks.

There are a lot of remarks.

Which is correct???? We are having a hot discussion at the moment. Help us not to fight. Could you give any references to grammar rules Emotion: smile
  

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Use the plural verb. A number of issues are to be discussed. A lot of remarks are made.

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  • Use the plural verb.
  • A number of issues are to be discussed.
  • A lot of remarks are made.
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  • Note that "the number" is a singular collective noun.
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Use the plural verb. A number of issues are to be discussed. A lot of remarks are made.

The plural subjects are "number" and "lot."

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/plurals.htm

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