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Diotima Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Pounds (and figures)

I have found this on a scientific paper
'More than £150,000 was raised'

Shouldn't be 'were raised' or am I mistaken?
Thank you for your help!
  

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You are mistaken. Sums of money are treated as singular amounts.

  • You are mistaken.
  • Sums of money are treated as singular amounts.
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You are mistaken. Sums of money are treated as singular amounts.

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