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Kjs980508 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

population...

Almost eight percent of the population has access to the Internet.
Isn't the word "population" plural? Thanks.
  

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Almost eight percent of the population has access to the internet is OK. Population isn't a plural; it consists of people, alright.

— Karansardana

  • Almost eight percent of the population has access to the internet is OK.
  • Population isn't a plural; it consists of people, alright.
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Almost eight percent of the population has access to the internet is OK.

Population isn't a plural; it consists of people, alright.
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So you mean, the word "population" means the NUMBER or group of people living in certain country, not individuals that make up the country. Therefore, "population" is a singular form. Am I right?
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Yes its singular but its better to say : e.g : Population of USA or Population of Asia not just population
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Hello everyone.
kjs980508Almost eight percent of the population has access to the Internet.
Almost eight percent of the population has access to the Internet.

population is irrelevant here.
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SurferHello everyone.kjs980508Almost eight percent of the population has access to the Internet.Almost eight percent of the population has access to the Internet.population is irrelevant here.
Almost eight percent of the people have access to the internet.

Notice the difference.
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karansardanaNotice the difference.
I'm sorry, but I don't think I understand you. However, it's the eight percent that has access to the Internet, regardless of whether that portion pertains to people, population, or anything else. So, being it people or being it population has really no effect over the choice of ha
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SurferI'm sorry, but I don't think I understand you. However, it's the eight percent that has access to the Internet, regardless of whether that portion pertains to people, population, or anything else. So, being it people or being it population has really no effect over the choice of has over have or vice versa, that is.
If I follow what your contention, I'd
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karansardanaVerb that goes with 'percent' is decided by the accompanying noun.
I never heard that before.. .

A box of tools was stolen from my garage last night.
A pack of cigarettes costs more money than some make per day.
Almost one third of accidents at our factory was caused by failure to meet standard
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SurferA box of tools was stolen from my garage last night.
Correct.
SurferA pack of cigarettes costs more money than some make per day.
Correct.
SurferAlmost one third of accidents at our factory was caused by failure to meet standard safety regulations.
Incorrect. 'was' needs to be replac
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