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Wangqh2696122 Posted 17 years ago
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"The public is " or "The public are"?

All know that but you. The public ___ asked to write down their names in the book.

A. is B. are
  

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Hi Correct me if I'm wrong but I think 'are' is the best choice here because then the emphasis is on the individual member writing something in the book. Since 'public' is a collective noun , I don't see why a singular form (is) is not possible. But still I would go for the plural (are).

— Dokterjokkebrok

  • Hi Correct me if I'm wrong but I think 'are' is the best choice here because then the emphasis is on the individual member writing something in the book.
  • Since 'public' is a collective noun , I don't see why a singular form (is) is not possible.
  • But still I would go for the plural (are).
  • Kind regards Dokterjokkebrok
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Hi

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think 'are' is the best choice here because then the emphasis is on the individual member writing something in the book.

Since 'public' is a collective noun, I don't see why a singular form (is) is not possible. But still I would go for the plural (are).

Kind regards

Dokterjokkebrok
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the correct answer : are
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