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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Plural or singular?

Hi there. Im kinda having some trouble with the expression 'A lot of people'. I know that people is plural, but does the whole expression remain as plural or it is singular?

- Thanks in advance
  

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"a lot of" is 'number transparent'. That means it takes on the number of the noun which follows it. a lot of tables - plural a lot of sugar - singular a lot of people - plural a lot of faith - singular CJ

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  • "a lot of" is 'number transparent'.
  • That means it takes on the number of the noun which follows it.
  • a lot of tables - plural a lot of sugar - singular a lot of people - plural a lot of faith - singular CJ
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"a lot of" is 'number transparent'. That means it takes on the number of the noun which follows it.

a lot of tables - plural
a lot of sugar - singular
a lot of people - plural
a lot of faith - singular

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