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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Is or are

Should it be 'is or are'?

Sales for Monday is/are 500 dollars.
Sales for the month of March is/are 500 dollars.

I think it should be 'are'. Do you agree?

Thanks!
  

Top answer

Anonymous I think it should be 'are'. Do you agree? No; I would think of it as a single sum.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous I think it should be 'are'.
  • Do you agree?
  • No; I would think of it as a single sum.
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AnonymousI think it should be 'are'. Do you agree?
No; I would think of it as a single sum.
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Mister MicawberNo; I would think of it as a single sum.
Oh I see. Thanks for your help teacher.

So even though “sales” is plural here, you would think of it as singular as a single sum? I was confused because I was told that ‘are’ should be used before, of I recall correctly!
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AnonymousSo even though “sales” is plural here, you would think of it as singular as a single sum?
Yes, I would.
Anonymous I was told that ‘are’ should be used before
That is fine, too. Remember that your original comment was "I think it should be 'are'." I think it can be either.
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