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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Is history singular or plural in this context?
My boss is challenging me here...I appreciate any help!
Here is the sentence:
Where a mountain range has created a natural barrier from the outside world, the cultural and economic history of the Appalachian region has produced below-standard living for many families.
Here is the sentence:
Where a mountain range has created a natural barrier from the outside world, the cultural and economic history of the Appalachian region has produced below-standard living for many families.
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Your boss is probably thinking of "cultural and economic" as requiring a plural verb. The subject is "history", singular - use has . If "cultural and economic" were two separate things, then histor ies have would be appropriate.
- Your boss is probably thinking of "cultural and economic" as requiring a plural verb.
- The subject is "history", singular - use has .
- If "cultural and economic" were two separate things, then histor ies have would be appropriate.
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Your boss is probably thinking of "cultural and economic" as requiring a plural verb. The subject is "history", singular - use has. If "cultural and economic" were two separate things, then histories have would be appropriate.
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