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Englishnewbie Posted 14 years ago
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There was/were a total of 200 pies?
Hello,
There was/were a total of 200 pies.
Which is correct?
I am pretty sure it is
A total of 200 pies WERE eaten, but I am wondering it is the same when we use "there was/were".
Thanks.
There was/were a total of 200 pies.
Which is correct?
I am pretty sure it is
A total of 200 pies WERE eaten, but I am wondering it is the same when we use "there was/were".
Thanks.
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I would use 'a total of 200 pies was eaten', actually, but I suppose an argument can be made for notional concord, too.
- I would use 'a total of 200 pies was eaten', actually, but I suppose an argument can be made for notional concord, too.
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I would use 'a total of 200 pies was eaten', actually, but I suppose an argument can be made for notional concord, too.
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