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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Would anyone be able to help and check whether the copy below correct or not?
Overview
Speedy Hire Plc is the UK’s number one tool and equipment hire company. Since the company was formed in 1977, the group has expanded into different markets and different sectors.
The strength of our national network means we are able to move resources between regions so that we can benefit from areas of strong demand
Should it be 'Speedy Hire Plc are the UK's number one tool and equipment hire company.'
If you do use the singular as in 'Speedy Hire Plc is the UK’s number one tool and equipment hire company.' is it then incorrect to use 'our' and 'we' in following sentences and paragraphs?
Also, does it matter then if you refer to a company in the singular or the plural e.g 'Sanderson Tiling is' or 'Sanderson Tiling are'?
Many thanks
Jack
Overview
Speedy Hire Plc is the UK’s number one tool and equipment hire company. Since the company was formed in 1977, the group has expanded into different markets and different sectors.
The strength of our national network means we are able to move resources between regions so that we can benefit from areas of strong demand
Should it be 'Speedy Hire Plc are the UK's number one tool and equipment hire company.'
If you do use the singular as in 'Speedy Hire Plc is the UK’s number one tool and equipment hire company.' is it then incorrect to use 'our' and 'we' in following sentences and paragraphs?
Also, does it matter then if you refer to a company in the singular or the plural e.g 'Sanderson Tiling is' or 'Sanderson Tiling are'?
Many thanks
Jack
Top answer
1. No, Speedy Hire Plc is only one company, therefore the singular verb "is" is correct. 2.
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- No, Speedy Hire Plc is only one company, therefore the singular verb "is" is correct.
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- Using "we" and "our" you or they are really referring to people there, and then you use plural to match the plural "we".
- 3 "Sanderson Tiling are" is incorrect, should be singular.
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Q.1. No, Speedy Hire Plc is only one company, therefore the singular verb "is" is correct.
Q.2. Using "we" and "our" you or they are really referring to people there, and then you use plural to match the plural "we". "our"
Q.3 "Sanderson Tiling are" is incorrect, should be singular. It is like a compound noun, like the noun "crowd", or "group", or "flock" as in flock of bird
Q.2. Using "we" and "our" you or they are really referring to people there, and then you use plural to match the plural "we". "our"
Q.3 "Sanderson Tiling are" is incorrect, should be singular. It is like a compound noun, like the noun "crowd", or "group", or "flock" as in flock of bird
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