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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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The family have

Which sentence is correct?

1. The family have three children and a gross income of 50 000.

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2. The family has three children and a gross income of 50 000.
  

Top answer

In such a context, #2 is more likely. It appears that the focus is on the family as a single unit (not individual people).

  • In such a context, #2 is more likely.
  • It appears that the focus is on the family as a single unit (not individual people).
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In such a context, #2 is more likely. It appears that the focus is on the family as a single unit (not individual people).

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