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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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in which

Are the following correct?

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'In which one of the following sentences IS the comma used correctly' (only one is correct)

'In which the following sentences ARE the comma used correctly' (more than one is correct)

'In which of the following sentences IS the comma used correctly' (unknown quantity is correct; not sure if 'are' should be used)
  

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EDITED - My original answer was really off-base!

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EDITED - My original answer was really off-base!
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I wouldn't say are the comma used is correct English!

CB
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You're right. I completely retract my answer. I plead excessive mid-afternoon sleepiness. I will take my nap now and return with a clear head later!
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So 'is' in all cases?
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AnonymousSo 'is' in all cases?
Yes. You have to say is the comma used because the comma is a singular noun. You would say are the commas used.

CB
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Grammar GeekI plead excessive mid-afternoon sleepiness. I will take my nap now and return with a clear head later!
Pleasant dreams in Technicolor, GG! On a wide screen!

CB
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