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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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I have a general question as to usage of “was” or “were” for number of shares

I have a general question as to usage of “was” or “were” for number of shares. The following is the example, could you please help us which is the right one:





1. Cumulative number of shares purchased to date were 224,000.



2. Cumulative number of shares purchased to date was 224,000.



Your reply is highly appreciated and Thanks in advance.
  

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Cumulative number of shares purchased to date is the subject of the sentence and you should use "was".

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  • Cumulative number of shares purchased to date is the subject of the sentence and you should use "was".
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Cumulative number of shares purchased to date is the subject of the sentence and you should use "was".
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Anonymous2. Cumulative number of shares purchased to date was 224,000.
number of shares purchased to date was 224,000 (number ... was)
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