0
Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Single and plural noun in same sentance
Hi guys,
This sentence has caused some differing views over the past few days and we're still not entirely sure what the correct statement should be.
A group of tanks are/is sent to invade an area.
Should "are" or "is" be used?
IS because of the singular noun "group", or ARE because of the plural noun "tanks"?
Any help would be greatly received. Thanks!
This sentence has caused some differing views over the past few days and we're still not entirely sure what the correct statement should be.
A group of tanks are/is sent to invade an area.
Should "are" or "is" be used?
IS because of the singular noun "group", or ARE because of the plural noun "tanks"?
Any help would be greatly received. Thanks!
Top answer
Either works-- one group (grammatical concord) or several tanks (notional and proximal concord).
- Either works-- one group (grammatical concord) or several tanks (notional and proximal concord).
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
2 Answers
0
Either works-- one group (grammatical concord) or several tanks (notional and proximal concord).
00
AnonymousShould "are" or "is" be used?If it were my sentence, I'd use "is".
CJ
0
Related Questions