Inflection of the verb have
The number of schools has grown from 15 to 23 in the town.
A number of schools have grown from 15 to 23 in the town.
Have I used the correct inflection of the verb "have" in sentences above?
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anonymous The number of schools has grown from 15 to 23 in the town. correct. anonymous A number of schools have grown from 15 to 23 in the town.
- anonymous The number of schools has grown from 15 to 23 in the town.
- correct.
- anonymous A number of schools have grown from 15 to 23 in the town.
- Incorrect.
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anonymousThe number of schools has grown from 15 to 23 in the town.
correct.
anonymousA number of schools have grown from 15 to 23 in the town.
Incorrect.
e.g.
A number of schools have increased their average student test scores and graduation rate.
0anonymousThe number of schools has grown from 15 to 23 in the town.
A number of schools have grown from 15 to 23 in the town.
Have I used the correct inflection of the verb "have" in sentences above?
Yes, but note that the second one doesn't make sense unless 15 and 23 refer to the number of students in each school — a highl
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