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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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The majority (in the sense of political parties)
Hello,
When you use the term "the majority" in the context of politics, does it use a singular or plural verb?
For example, the majority have spoken or the majority has spoken?
Thanks.
When you use the term "the majority" in the context of politics, does it use a singular or plural verb?
For example, the majority have spoken or the majority has spoken?
Thanks.
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It is a number of people, I presume, so the natural inclination would be to use the plural.
- It is a number of people, I presume, so the natural inclination would be to use the plural.
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It is a number of people, I presume, so the natural inclination would be to use the plural.
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