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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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USING WAS VERSUS WERE
Is it correct to say, "Built between 1920 and 1924, the old municipal building and city jail were demolished on July 21, 2008." or "was demolished?
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'Were demolished' if they are two buildings; ' was demolished' if it is only one.
- 'Were demolished' if they are two buildings; ' was demolished' if it is only one.
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'Were demolished' if they are two buildings; 'was demolished' if it is only one.
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