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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Should I use "was or were"

Should I use "was or were" in this sentence? Thank you.

Finally, her extensive knowledge of fueling operations was/were utilized to fuel six aircraft
  

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Finally, her extensive knowledge of fueling operations was utilized to fuel six aircraft.

  • Finally, her extensive knowledge of fueling operations was utilized to fuel six aircraft.
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Finally, her extensive knowledge of fueling operations was utilized to fuel six aircraft.
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Hi.
You need to use "was" as the subject of your sentence (her extensive knowledge) is singular.
Hamid

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