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Victo Posted 16 years ago
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Plethora ... singular or plural verb?
"A plethora (singular) of questions was asked" sounds incorrect to me.
In this case, I'd lean toward the object of the preposition, questions, and make it a plural verb, were.
But:
"Plethoras of questions WERE asked" sounds more viable and natural to me.
Or:
"A plethora of controversy surrounds (NOT: surround) the issue."
Do you agree?
Thanks.
In this case, I'd lean toward the object of the preposition, questions, and make it a plural verb, were.
But:
"Plethoras of questions WERE asked" sounds more viable and natural to me.
Or:
"A plethora of controversy surrounds (NOT: surround) the issue."
Do you agree?
Thanks.
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A plethora of [plural noun] can take either the singular or the plural verb, the plural probably being more common. CJ
- A plethora of [plural noun] can take either the singular or the plural verb, the plural probably being more common.
- CJ
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A plethora of [plural noun] can take either the singular or the plural verb, the plural probably being more common.
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