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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

"The number and diversity" as the subject, and the predicate is "is"? Is it correct?

The number and diversity of British newspaper is considerable.
Is the verb "is" correct here? Should it be "are"?
  

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Is the verb "is" correct here? Should it be "are"? You have written yourself into a conundrum by being hyper-formal.

— Mister Micawber

  • Is the verb "is" correct here?
  • Should it be "are"?
  • You have written yourself into a conundrum by being hyper-formal.
  • Recast: There are many different British newspapers .
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AnonymousThe number and diversity of British newspaper is considerable.Is the verb "is" correct here? Should it be "are"?
You have written yourself into a conundrum by being hyper-formal. Recast:

There are many different British newspapers.
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