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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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Need help on correct usage of collective noun, by Ron Card in VA.

Which is correct usage of a collective noun and why?

"A stream of well-wishers were stopping by the hospital to see the girl". Or,
"A stream of well-wishers was stopping by the hospital to see the girl."
Thank!
Ron Card
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Silent tribute to victims of London bombs-News-UK-TimesOnline A stream of well-wishers was this morning arriving In Tavistock Square, .... This service is provided on Times Newspapers' standard Terms and Conditions. ece - 85k - Cached - Similar pages - Note this

  • Silent tribute to victims of London bombs-News-UK-TimesOnline A stream of well-wishers was this morning arriving In Tavistock Square, ....
  • This service is provided on Times Newspapers' standard Terms and Conditions.
  • ece - 85k - Cached - Similar pages - Note this
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Silent tribute to victims of London bombs-News-UK-TimesOnline
A stream of well-wishers was this morning arriving In Tavistock Square, .... This service is provided

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